Charming Upstairs Suite in Historic Grandview Woodland Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Charming Upstairs Suite in Historic Grandview Woodland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Charming Upstairs Suite in Historic Grandview Woodland located?

Located in East Vancouver, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Commercial Drive and Port of Vancouver. Rogers Arena and BC Place Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km). Commercial-Broadway Station is 23 minutes by foot and VCC-Clark Station is 27 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

26 May 2025

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The perfect space for a solo traveller. Very clean and the kitchenette is perfect for prepping small meals. There’s no shortage of spots to eat down Commercial Drive. The neighborhood is quiet and cozy. Will definitely stay here again next time I visit Vancouver.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Femke Z.

19 Sept 2023

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Great stay

Really nice place to stay in Vancouver!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

27 Aug 2024

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Highly recommended characterful and comfortable property in a nice part of East Vancouver with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby but on a quiet street. Very nice, helpful host.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Judy

12 July 2022

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The host is very pleasant and accommodating.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

13 July 2024

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Enjoyed

Lovely home, gardens and outdoor seating areas were magnificent. High quality bedding and pillows. Fully equipped kitchen. Great location to walk around.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

10 May 2024

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Venables

This is a lovely place in a prime location. Wonderful host.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

9 May 2023

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Brilliant location

For two australians Dorothy was a great host. The location was near enough to the city but closer to other locations that made it easy for us to see...Highly recommend this accommodation

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Len C.

16 June 2024

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East Vancouver

Clean and well equipped attic type space. Great location to explore Vancouver, close to bus stop.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

5 June 2023

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Great loft in East Van

Nice place on a quiet street. Had everything that we needed. Very comfortable. Host was lovely. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

18 July 2023

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Vancouver Garden Paradise

We enjoyed our stay at this property, garden was beautiful to relax in after a day of activities. Within walking distance to everything you need and more. Would definitely come back when we are in Vancouver.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

9 Aug 2023

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Lovely spot

Dorothy is a lovely host and the suite was quite comfy. Her gardens are beautiful and a lovely spot to sit with a glass of wine after a day in the city. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

25 June 2023

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A Quiet Oasis in the Suburbs

The perfect place for a week long stay, older style Canadian bungalow providing a home away from home. Accommodations were very comfortable, with beautiful gardens. Close to retail area and public transport. Host was very welcoming, helpful and accommodating.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis W.

22 July 2024

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Grandview Woodland

Owner welcomed us on arrival. The accommodation was comfortable and well equipped. We were given exclusive use of the garden for relaxing and dining. The location was close to restaurants and bars. The owner was very friendly and recommended a number of places and activites which we undertook. Thoroughly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DARRELL B.

5 May 2023

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Dorthy went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed

Would strongly recommend it to anyone

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

gil i.

15 Aug 2017

Beautiful, cozy upstairs apartment, great neighborhood

We loved our stay in Vancouver just off of Commercial Drive. This accommodation is super-convenient and very comfortable and private for a couple's romantic escape. Dorothy was also really helpful and takes immaculate care of the garden and the apartment. Wish we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Diane J., Queensland, Australia

2 Aug 2023

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Vancouver neighbourhood stay

Great location for restaurants and transport into Downtown. Lovely yard to enjoy and Ozzie, her dog, is a bonus. Dorothy was great to sit and chat with after a long day out and about. Only downside is the bed is a double and we thought it was a Queen. It was cosy 🙄

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Natalya V., Dallas, TX

5 Sept 2017

Great place in the heart of historic Vancouver

It was a pleasant stay! Dorothy was so helpful and provided guidance to different places around city. Our little charming suite was nice and clean. Please watch out for parking signs in front of the house as you may get a ticket for a wrong parking as did we. I recommend this place to any traveler. You will enjoy a quiet location and close proximity to bars and restaurants on Commercial Dr.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

9 Oct 2024

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Great location and nice house

Dorothy was there to greet us and she made us feel right at home. The house was very clean and she provided all the basics (like tea, sugar, etc) so we didn’t have to purchase a bunch of stuff. Loved the location. It is just around the corner from Commercial Drive, which has lots of restaurants and shopping. About a one mile walk to the public transportation. Loved the house and the backyard is lush and beautiful. Dorothy has a gazebo there and told us we were free to use it. I highly recommend this VRBO. There are stairs outside as well as a flight to ascend inside the house.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

24 Oct 2022

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The location is convenient to transit as well as some shops and dining. The suite has a kitchenette with essentials and full-size refrigerator. Several seating areas are available for relaxing and planning excursions. The double bed is very comfortable, and the hostess was nice enough to provide an air mattress for our stay so my teenage son could sleep in the larger room. Nice quiet street and beautiful house and garden.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

George F.

22 Sept 2023

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Cute place near the city centre

We arrived at the property a little later than we have mentioned to Dorothy, she was very sweet and stayed up and waited for us to ensure we find the entrance and that we are able to access the property (11PM). The house is 100 years old this year and is really cute with a luscious back yard which is really pretty to look at. The place was clean, no issues with cleanliness. The property is close to the city centre by car and has a lot of good restaurants nearby if you don’t want to go so far. We always found parking on the street where the house it. Overall, we recommend Dorothy’s cute upstairs loft area if you are visiting Vancouver. Thanks again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika B.

30 Aug 2023

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AWESOME

Dorothy, was a wonderful host. her property was more than beautiful, garden sitting area, and right from our room she has a patio with umbrella to enjoy a wine or a cocktail. The room was immaculately clean she had everything you could possibly need. stove, refrigerator, oven, toaster, rice cooker, microwave,& hairdryer The loft was very large and very comfortable. The loft also has a reading/library room, Great location!! Commercial drive 2 blocks from her place 80 restaurants/shops. 13 miles from airport, 4 miles from Cruise Line. We loved it. and plan to see Dorothy and her property soon Erika Butryn Laguna Woods, Calif

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean G., Birmingham, UK

19 Sept 2018

Charming, cozy retreat.

This little attic suite is beautifully finished and very comfortable. After a long day of seeing the sights it really felt like coming home. The location couldn’t be better in terms of food with dozens of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk and plenty of shops to pick up anything you might need for breakfast or snacks. Dorothy is an excellent host, friendly and helpful but respectful of privacy. The only caution minor I would offer is that if you’re using public transport you’ll have to factor in significant journey times. The bus service is frequent, convenient and reliable, but it’s over an hour to UBC and about 45 minutes to Stanley Park. We actually enjoyed the bus rides, and if you’re in a car or on bikes the journey times will be much less, but travellers with limited time and a full check list of must-sees should perhaps take note. We loved this place and would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

23 July 2023

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Nice find in Vancouver

Dorothy's house is conveniently located just off of Commercial Drive, on a tree lined residential street. The upstairs one-bedroom space was well-appointed with lots a seating, a kitchen with everything you'd need to cook (but with all the nearby restaurant options, I'm not sure why you would) and, thankfully, an air conditioner and fans. The bed was a bit too soft for us, but that's a personal preference. We didn't have a car, and rode the Sky Train into downtown Vancouver each day. It was an easy 15 walk to the station down Commercial Drive or through the neighborhood streets to check out the beautiful homes and gardens. If we were too tired, we caught the bus at the station that stops a block from the house. Dorothy was a fantastic host, welcoming, friendly, and respectful of our privacy. Overall great experience. We would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Walter

29 July 2024

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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

17 June 2024

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Better than a hotel

We prefer a Verbo over a hotel for many reasons, including there is a kitchen giving you the option to eat in, it is more private and you get a better sense of the city when you stay in a regular neighborhood. This property was super close to local transportation and the commercial drive, which has tons of restaurants and bars. It’s located in a great neighborhood conducive for walking to enjoy all the beautiful flowers and homes. The accommodations were clean and comfortable and Dorothy is a great host. She’s ready to help with anything you might need. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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