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Beautiful 4 Bedroom Home with Private Garden in Kitsilano

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Preferred Destination: Spain
Alternate Destinations: Vietnam | Greece | Open to any destination

House | House Sitting Requested
Available Dates:
From January 1, 2027 until May 31, 2027

Description

Very peaceful single-family detached home in the heart of Kitsilano on 12th Ave. The house is fully furnished with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 2 desk work areas. Some flexibility in start and end dates. Kitsilano location: the house is on a quiet street, 3 blocks from Broadway Ave shops, cafes, restaurants, transit, and a short distance to Kitsilano Secondary School, Pacific Spirit Park, Jericho Beach and Spanish Banks beach. It is a 10 minute drive (25 minute bike-- up a big hill) to UBC and 15 minute drive/ 30 minute bike to downtown Vancouver. Upstairs: Master bedroom (new King bed) and master bathroom, bedroom with Queen bed, full desk and couch lounge area (perfect for work-from-home office), and full laundry. Main floor: living room (TV, electrical fireplace), dining room (table seats 8), gourmet kitchen (6 foot tall wine fridge, Bosch fridge, Italian 6 burner stove and gas oven, in-island steamer, air fryer, Kitchenaid mixer, and sunroom area in kitchen with pass through to deck), full bathroom with rainshower, and office/gym (elliptical trainer and Peloton bike). Lower level: 2 bedrooms (both with a Queen bed), full bathroom, living room with large couch (TV and games console), laundry washer and dryer, big mudroom with extra full-size freezer. Outside: Deck off kitchen, gas bbq, garden with flowers and shrubs blooming all year, outdoor table seats 10, hot tub, basketball hoop, garage, locking bike and storage room. Dates negotiable. Potential use of vehicle(s) and bikes.

Bedrooms
4

Bathrooms
3

Offices
2

Size
2,700 ft2

Suited For
5

Property Type
House

Availability

From January 1, 2027 until May 31, 2027

Minimum Stay

1 Month | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: We are now empty nesters and the 2 of us are now looking for a house/ full apartment exchange for a month or six weeks anywhere in the world sometime between January and June 2027. We want a lovely space where we can write and explore.

Location

House in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Closest University

The University of British Columbia

Nearby Universities
The University of British Columbia | Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Neighborhood

Kitsilano

Nearby Cities

Burnaby | Vancouver

Comments: Peaceful single-family detached home in the heart of Kitsilano. Private perennial garden, deck. Hardwood floors, marble counters, coved ceilings, 2 fireplaces, elliptical trainer, gourmet kitchen with wine fridge, 6 burner stove, and more.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Suburban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Historic Home
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Mountains
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Exchange Terms

The cost of utilities can be discussed

A cleaning service is not included

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

House Sitting

I am looking for help while I am away

I would like help with mail and deliveries

I would like help with plants or garden

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Cable or Satellite

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Elliptical trainer, Peloton bike, basketball hoop, hot tub, and gourmet kitchen with wine fridge

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
3
2 Adults

Our Destinations

Preferred Destination

Spain

Closest University

Pompeu Fabra University

Alternate Destination

Vietnam

Alternate Destination

Greece

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

Comments: We are looking for a beautiful place first and foremost. Open to location

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
2


Bathrooms
2


Offices
1

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

Allergies

Allergies are a concern

Car

I will need a car

Comments: allergic to cats; our adult son might visit so we need at least 2 bedrooms

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