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Bright 2-level upper suite, walking distance to downtown, 3BR/2BA + den

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Preferred Destination: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Alternate Destinations: Tokyo, Japan | London, England, United Kingdom | Open to any destination

House
Available Dates:
From October 1, 2026 until September 1, 2028

Description

This cozy and bright 2-level upper suite is in a renovated character home in Strathcona. It is tastefully furnished and is suitable for a family or for 5 adults. The sitting room comfortably seats six, has a 50" smart tv, and is adjacent to a sunny deck with outdoor furniture. The fully equipped kitchen has a dishwasher, fridge, stove and microwave as well as small appliances and everything you need to make and serve a meal. The kitchen island seats 4. The beautiful wooden 6’ dining table seats 8. Three bedrooms: BR 1: King Bed with Polysleep foam mattress and 5' wardrobe. BR 2: twin bed with Juno foam mattress and wardrobe. BR 3 (on the upper floor): Queen Bed with Douglas foam mattress and dresser. hotel quality linnen Two full washrooms, one with a shower, one with a bath tub. Washer/dryer en-suite. A den on the upper floor has a work nook with 5' desk, hardwired internet connection, and the window has black-out curtains. The sitting room also has a nook with a small computer desk and a hardwired internet connection. Heating is with electrical baseboards and the upstairs has a portable AC. Flat fee of $200/month will be added to the rent for heat, electricity and unlimited wifi and internet. The house was fully renovated in 2012 with new wiring, plumbing, earthquake proofing, insulation and hardwired and interconnected smoke alarms. The suite has a private entrance through a fenced side garden and (steep) outside stairs. The house is located in Strathcona, walking distance from Gastown and downtown. Bus routes stop at the corner of the street, or you can cycle the bike path a few blocks away I'm a poet and retired architect. Before I moved to Canada I taught architectural design at the VUB, Belgium. My partner is a filmmaker and puppeteer. We've a second house at the Sunshine Coast and divide our time between the city and the countryside. Our daughter lives in the downstairs suite.

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
2

Offices
1

Size
1,022 ft2

Suited For
5

Property Type
House

Availability

From October 1, 2026 until September 1, 2028

Minimum Stay

2 Weeks | Dates are flexible for this listing | Open to non-simultaneous exchanges

Location

House in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Closest University

Simon Fraser University - Vancouver Campus

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

Strathcona

Nearby Cities

Vancouver

Comments: Cozy 2-level home in the historic Strathcona neighbourhood. Walking distance from downtown. Several bus routes stop at the corner including lines to SFU and UBC. The area is home to breweries, cafes, restaurants, art galleries and several parks.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Urban
  • Historic Home
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Exchange Terms

Utilities are included

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: Heating, electricity, water and unlimited highspeed internet are included.

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: The suite is on the second floor, accessed by stairs, which would be hard for very small children and strollers, or people with mobility issues.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: We installed a portable air-conditioner in the attic (den.) The other rooms have fans.

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
4
4 Adults

Our Destinations

Preferred Destination

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Alternate Destination

Tokyo, Japan

Alternate Destination

London, England, United Kingdom

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

Comments: I would like to spend the winter in New Zealand, Australia, Japan or a warm place. Late spring 2027 or autumn 2027 we'd love to visit London and Europe.

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
2


Bathrooms
2


Offices
1

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

Comments: We're also open to smaller accomodations.

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2023

Trust Score (10)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic

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Member Since 2023

Trust Score (10)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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