Located in a quiet homeowner-occupied neighborhood, this Victorian Home offers a warm retreat with flexible accommodation space for up to ten guests. Enjoy the lovely view of the city and mountains from the master bedroom and bathroom, relax on the deck with an evening breeze or have a fun barbecue.
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9.69.6 out of 10
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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft
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Beautiful Victorian Home - Central Vancouver!
We have advertised this property on VRBO since 2006. We proudly share the following...
This home is the owners’ winter residence and is ideal if you want to stay away from commercial properties. The residence occupies about 2000 sq ft on the main and second floors of a four stories legal triplex Victorian Home. It can accommodate a small group or up to ten guests with flexible accommodation space and you will be charged only for the number of guests in your party and will have the exclusive use of the residence. In the house there are 3 bedrooms. Beds are as following: Bedroom #1: 1 queen bed (double occupancy) Bedroom #2: 1 queen bed (double occupancy) + 1 single bed Bedroom #3: 1 king bed (double occupancy). It can be separated in 2 singles. Three full size very comfortable cots are available for additional accommodation, providing accommodations for up to 10 guests (triple occupancy in the bedrooms plus a single bed setup in the living or dining room). Electrical fans are provided in each room for your comfort during warmer summer time. The house is located off Broadway and Clark, in a very quiet and tidy homeowner occupied neighborhood. Centrally located, this residence is two half blocks away from Broadway, a main artery that allows easy connection to UBC University, the beaches and the downtown area on one side and Commercial Avenue, with its famous café and restaurants, on the other side.
It is one block away from Clark, your fastest connection to the airport and to Freeway 99 to Seattle; one block away from 12th Ave, the direct connection to Trans-Canada Highway 1.
The residence retains its original stained glass windows and is furnished with antiques and family heirlooms. You will relax in the evening breeze on the deck, ready for a candlelight dinner or for a fun barbecue and will enjoy a lovely view of the city and the mountains from the master bedroom and bathroom. Custom-made beds, two-hundred-counts 100% cotton linen and custom made mattresses will insure you the best comfort while you sleep. The professional kitchen features custom made cabinets, marble counter top, professional gas stove, fridge, dishwasher, upright freezer, microwave, all the utensils. In one of the bathrooms you will soak in bubbles floating in the original bear-claw-foot tub.
COV Business Licence 26-159911 / BC Registration Number H350496217
________________________________________________________ HISTORICAL TESTIMONIALS... September 19-23, 2014 Great Location, really enjoyed beautiful Vancouver. It's a nice neighborhood and we felt safe and appreciated the ability to park on the street. Rosie D, Lynda & Barry S, Lennie & Carol T, Mary B, Phyllis T; all from USA
WEDDING REUNION Sep 5-9, 2014 Great location for our group attending a family wedding. Patio very useful. Beautiful view of the mountains and a lovely Peter and Margot S, Daniel and Mary S; Pam and Colin A, Michael and Lee A from Canada & UK
August 14-21, 2014 Great house and fantastic location. Really enjoyed our stay in Vancouver Ian & Melody, Abigail, Isabelle McM, Alan & Brenda McM from UK
August 9-14, 2014 Perfect! Mari & Gerry O, Revelstoke, BC, Canada
WEDDING REUNION July 25 - August 4, 2014 Thank you so much for letting us stay in your lovely home. It was the perfect setting, size & location for our family to attend my brother's wedding! The weather was perfect and we ate all our meals on your beautiful porch. We would love to return! Julie & Erik W from NY, USA Gill, Scott & Chelsey F from Manila, Philippines Stephen W, Liverpool, England
July 12-16, 2014 Dear Sammarco Family, We loved staying in your home. It was perfectly designed. Cozy, secure, but not cramped. It has been an honor to be able to stay here. The deck and porch were nice and the beds were comfortable. Yanwen G, Hui Z, Aaron G, Emily G, Janping C, Cindy W, Albert C, Jasmine C from USA
July 8-12, 2014 Nice house, great area and close for sky-train. Thanks for a good few days in Vancouver. Red hot weather a big surprise. Decks very useful to chill out! Edward, Anne + Rebecca H; Mick H; Robert T; all from UK
June 2-9, 2014 Dear Sammarco Family, We have fallen in love with Vancouver! We loved the house and neighborhood, especially the great parks all around for the kids to enjoy. The house felt very homey and we loved the art work all around. With having a large family (6 kids) it was so nice to have a home base with room to move about, a kitchen to cook in and great patios to enjoy. We hope to return again sometime! Thank you! The B. Family, David, Emily, Ellie, Caroline, Luke, Camille, Maren, Reid; all from Mesa, Arizona, USA
May 17-24, 2014 Sammarco Family, Thank you for opening your home for us to enjoy. It was great having a 'home' base in a quiet neighborhood (especially travelling with a toddler)! The house (and the nearby park) worked very well for us, and an attraction in itself for our son! We truly enjoyed your artistic home - what a talented group of people! We loved the front and back deck! They were our go-to spots when the little guy was napping!! Matt, Amber, Michael from Alberta, Canada
October 2-9, 2013 Dear Maria & Riccardo, Thank you for opening your home to us. Our stay here has been wonderful. We were very happy to return to the house after fun filled days. It was perfect! We are leaving with very happy memories... Cheers 6 guests and a baby from Canada: Michelle, Drew & Anouk M, Julia M & Alec D, Sophie M Michelle M
September 21-29 2013 Great house, well located. We had our family reunion here. Perfect for our needs. 9 guests from USA and Philippines: Robert & Anastacia M, Carson & Debbie M, Tracey, Shawn and Cameron H, Lorie S, Kim S Robert M
September 9-21, 2013 Thank you for allowing us to stay in your lovely house. We had a wonderful time in Vancouver! Greetings from the Belgians! We wish you all the best. 4 guests from Belgium: André N, Joren N, Izaak C, Aline R André N
August 18-25, 2013 Great location - We met here and had a nice family vacation. Saw the Beluga Whale. Were born here 18 yrs ago. 5 guests from USA: Joseph M, Christine M, Michael K, Nancy K, Lou M Joseph M
WEDDING REUNION August 8-18, 2013 Dear Sammarco Family, This was a lovely place for our family to stay for a week. We saw a lot of things in Vancouver, and also were here to attend our nephew's wedding. Your front yard and porch are so beautiful. We enjoyed walking in the city& taking the Sky Train. We are from Ontario but our youngest son & his girlfriend flew here from Calgary. Thank from sharing your home. Sandy & Mark B 6 guests from Canada: Mark B, Eric B, Sandy B, Natasha C, Ethan C, Elroy B Mark B
WEDDING REUNION July 21-28, 2013 What a fabulous home!! We were here for our daughter's wedding and found your home to be the perfect home base. Thank you for the fantastic opportunity to stay in this lovely area. 8 guests from Canada and Germany: Richard T, Marlene T, Leah S, Karl S, Chris S, Chayse S, Eden S, Malachi S Richard T
July 9-13, 2013 Dear Sammarco Family, Thanks for letting us use your beautiful house whilst our time in Vancouver. We had a great time and, without your comfortable home facilities, none of this would've been possible. Once again, thank you! Cheers 4 guests from Brunei: Andrea B, Samuel B, Robert B and Miriam B Robert B
July 1-9, 2013 Dear Sammarco Family, We so enjoyed making your home our home for our week in Vancouver. Deb and I took trains from Toronto across Canada and met our son Adam and wife Jen here and then daughter Rachel and her boyfriend Dan joined us. We came from Indianapolis, Adam from tampa and Rachel from Tucson. We had a great time. Your neighbourhood is lovely and so close to SkyTrain and many restaurants. That's a workout! Thank again for opening your lovely home. It did some time for those of us over 6'1' to get used t some of the low ceilings, but we stopped banging our heads after a day or two. Ciao, 6 guests from USA: Eric & Deborah S, Adam, Rachel & Jennifer S, Dan W Deborah S
WEDDING REUNION June 21-28, 2013 To the Sammarco Family Thank you so much for the use of your beautiful home. It was like we left our home in St Thomas, ON, and brought if with us. We were here for our son's wedding but we look forward in the near future to come back to Vancouver and if available renting your home again 5 guests from Canada: David & Roberta L, Robert L, Carl & Maureen R Dave L
WEDDING REUNION June 7-21, 2013 Dear Sammarco Family, Thanks for providing such a wonderful 'home' to a group of Australians who came our son's wedding. We were all able to enjoy barbeques on the deck, coffee in the living room & great sleeps in the comfortable beds. We all felt totally at home - enjoyed our walks in the neighbourhood - ready access to the supermarket & SkyTrain. We couldn't have had a better place to spend our time. Thank you 10 Guests from Australia: Bob & Sandy, Jan & Jeoff, Jan & Julie, Robin & Judy, Mattew & Candace Bob G
WEDDING REUNION May 23-30 2013 Dear Sammarco Family, We had a great week in Vancouver and really enjoyed your house, especially the artsy bed in our room! It looks really cool! And so does the whole house, too! K & P Thank you for making it possible to host family and friends visiting Vancouver for our son's wedding, and providing a beautiful home away from home. 9 guests from Canada, Germany, Japan: Suzanne & Tom M, Colin M, Kristina M, Ryan M, Yumiko M, Erika & Peter K, Kerstin K Thomas M ____________________________________________________________
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: Smoking + barbecue allowed only on covered decks
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
Near a zoo
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Cycling nearby
Golfing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
This is a private residence. Please take good care of it.
Only registered guests have the use of the residence
Quiet time after 10:00 pm
No parties
Pets to be approved and registered, max 2 dogs, max 50lb ea. Charges: $30/additional cleaning.
Bedrooms are for double occupancy. If requested single occupancy, charges are $16/bedroom for additional final cleaning.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Small pets only to be approved and registered
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Oh, yes! Children are welcome...
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Small gathering for family events to be approved
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking + barbecue allowed only on covered decks
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
Note from host: Small gathering for family events to be approved
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 26-159911, H350496217
About the area
Located in East Vancouver, a neighbourhood in Vancouver, this holiday home is near theme parks. Port of Vancouver and Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Robson Street and Granville Street. Check out an event or a game at Rogers Arena, and consider making time for Science World, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Vancouver travel guide
Vancouver, BC (CXH-Vancouver Harbour Seaplane Base)
20 min drive
Restaurants
Analog Coffee
13 min walk
Tim Hortons
11 min walk
BT Cafe
11 min walk
Mercato Di Luigi
8 min walk
Shilla Korean Restaurant
10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful Victorian Home - Central Vancouver! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Beautiful Victorian Home - Central Vancouver!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful Victorian Home - Central Vancouver!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful Victorian Home - Central Vancouver!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful Victorian Home - Central Vancouver! located?
Located in East Vancouver, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Commercial Drive and within 3 miles (5 km) of Port of Vancouver and Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal. Canada Place and Rogers Arena are also within 3 miles (5 km). VCC-Clark Station is 10 minutes by foot and Commercial-Broadway Station is 15 minutes.
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Beautiful Victorian Home - Central Vancouver! Reviews
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Great, quirky and beautiful place. The beds were super comfy and it was so lovely to have a well appointed cozy place to enjoy a rainy winter weekend in Vancouver.
The house is so beautiful and unique, filled with art and eccentricity. Such a lovely property with a very homey feel and everything you could ever need during your stay. The space was clean and spacious. Carlo was kind enough to let us shoot our short film here and even allowed us to come into the space before hand. He was communicative, flexible and understanding. He went out of his way to help us in every way possible. Couldn’t imagine a better host or a better stay. Would definitely recommend!
Absolutely beautiful 1910s Craftsman home with such character. Super comfy and cozy. Tons of room. Some of the kitchen pots, pans, spices could be cleaner (got that aged stickiness) but a small quibble. Love the mix of residential and commercial/proximity to downtown. Fantastic hosts. Would definitely stay here again!
We thought this house was wonderful! We loved the location and the neighborhood! It is also in a very convenient area and it was easy to get to almost anywhere we wanted to go. We had great communication with the owners and the property manager before and during our stay and they made the whole process very easy.
The property was very nice and clean, great accommodations for our family, and the host family was clear and prompt with all communications, very friendly and helpful, and everything was as described. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again, and highly recommend this location in Vancouver. Thank you for a great stay!
We visited Vancouver from the US to vacationand visit colleges. Very comfortable home foryself and my three teenagers! Very conveniently located. Host was wonderful.
We took a brief spring break trip to Vancouver with our 16 year old son. My wife loves Victorian homes so this place was a great fit. We had plenty of room and felt like we were right at home. The house is in a great location to most places you want to go.space and felt
Had an enjoyable time in Vancouver. The house is convenient to great restaurants. We are cat people, so we enjoyed the friendly neighborhood kitty cats.
My children, granddaughter and I stayed at this lovely, comfortable home after travelling from across the country and the ocean! We had such a fun time revisiting Vancouver and getting to know Mount Pleasant. The kitchen, back deck and dining room were perfect for meals with family and friends!
We had a wonderful time in the Sammarco home. It was perfect for 6 people to comfortably stay. Neighbourhood is very charming but slightly out of the way from major attractions for the city. Will be my go to place to stay when in Vancouver with larger groups.
A great location and comfortable home to stay in though you do feel like you are staying in another persons’ personal space given the photo’s and memorbilia. The pass way between the front hall and kitchen is low. I suggest putting a sign here. There were several places to sit outside which was lovely. There are a lot of stairs between the first and second floor. As seniors we all found the stairs a bit difficult. If you are looking for a modern home with high end furniture this is not the Vrbo for you. However if you want a homey place, with some antique furniture and older couches, where you can stay with a few friends or family, this is a good place to stay.
This lovely home was just right for our one-week family get together. Great jumping-off point, friendly neighborhood, easy parking. The house gave us comfortable gathering places and plenty of space to wind down separately when desired. Really nice to have the outdoor spaces too, front and back, for dining and relaxing. We would come back in a heartbeat.
We were a family group of seven (parents, adult children and a grand-child) who stayed for a week and this house suited our needs exactly. This is an older house that has been beautifully renovated and well maintained. It is wonderfully decorated with art, photos and sculpture everywhere. The house is roomy with common areas for the group and private rooms for quiet time. The location is ideal for a stay in Vancouver - central, close to major thoroughfares and transit but in a quiet residential neighbourhood. I would highly recommend this property for a larger group.
House is ideal for family or two couples - affordable compared to staying downtown. Neighborhood was delightful! 10-15 min walk to bus and train. Kitchen was well-equipped and bedding comfortable. Gerry checked us in and was very welcoming and easy to reach and Maria, the owner was also quick to reply to questions. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Great place, we unfortunately were there during a heat wave and being an old character house, there was no aircon. Lots of fans though!! Beds could be more comfortable but otherwise and comfortable house. The manager was fast, prompt and efficient.
House is quite old with lots of stairs to get up to the bedrooms and lots of artwork. Neighborhood is nice, and has easy driving access to main tourist attractions. My friends and I rent a house each summer and this is the first one where the TV actually worked without problem!
We were surprised at how expensive some sites were, like Grouse Mountain and Capilano Bridge. Granville Island has lots of shops but it’s best to take a cab there as parking is almost nonexistent.
Amazing place to book. The home was beautifully decorated. So comfortable! Great location. Check in process was easy and prompt. The home is centrally located. Parking was amazing, right in front of the house. The street was so quiet. The home had all of the amenities you need for a very comfortable visit. I highly recommend this home. We loved it. We had our entire family with us. Everyone loved it. Beds were so comfortable. Washer and dryer in the house to use. The front porch was perfect for drinking your morning coffee, reading, visiting with family. We travel a lot, always with VRBO. This is one of the best we have rented. I highly recommend this property for anyone visiting Vancouver. Owners, thank you for allowing us to have an amazing visit.
Rebecca B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Elana W.
31 Jul 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The owner's son was very responsive during the booking process, and was great at answering all our questions.When we arrived, we appreciated a basic level of cleanliness- the main surfaces and the bathrooms and sheets were all clean and fans set up and running to try and cool the home during the heat wave. The lovely property manager greeted us and gave us a good tour of the home and there were some good recommendations for attractions and restaurants on the fridge. However, there was a distinct and very strong smell of urine coming from the main bedroom. We told the owner and property manager and they were quick to try and deal with it- even going as far as bleaching part of the roof and bringing out someone from pest control (it wasn't likely a raccoon but some other creature hanging out on the roof) which we really appreciated. Unfortunately the smell persisted in the downstairs bathroom.The home is very quirky and you definitely feel like you're living in someone's home (more effort could be put in to removing more personal objects). What really could have been better is the overall cleanliness- the house needs a really good clean (walls, light switches, back deck etc). And although the sheets and towels were clean, they all need to be updated/replaced as they are old and stained. We did really enjoy the cool front deck and the proximity to Commercial Drive (my old haunt) and general great access to driving to the many attractions. Thank you for our stay.
Booking and pre-arrival dialogue was timely and useful. Check-in onsite was in-person, concise and helpful responding to any questions about property and nearby amenities. Great central location in a neighbourhood with access in all directions and we were able to park right in front of the house every arrival, regardless of time.All amenities were clean and in proper working order. Lots of little extras present that you don't always find in other properties that are just focused on generating. Property was more than a house, it looked and felt like a home. Every wall in every room had a story to tell of love, life and laughter.Noise in the neighbourhood from surrounding properties and nearby major roads wasn't obtrusive and we hardly ever noticed sounds from space above or below us other than the occasional floor squeak - as any house of this vintage and character would have (and that's a good thing :).From a safety perspective, did not see or hear any indication of risk/crime on or near property. No homeless in back alleys or park spaces nearby. Encounters on the sidewalk was mostly to be a dog walk and friendly :).Felt privileged to find and stay at this gem. Best wishes to all attached to the property in the year ahead.
We took a cruise from Vancouver to Alaska and decided to stay here for a few days on the front end of our trip. The manager met us at the house and was very welcoming. He even set up an extra bed for us. We had no issues while there. The house was in a safe neighborhood. It was well stocked with toilet paper and had laundry.
We chose this house because it was centrally located to the bus stops connected to Skytrain. Miraculously, the busses and skytrain were large enough to accommodate our family and luggage! It was 2 adults and our 7 children ages 5-17. We did not rent a car and although there was a bit of walking, we figured out Vancouver’s public transit. We did end up taking an Uber back from Stanley park after a long day. We also took a taxi to the cruise terminal for ease of hauling luggage. The weather was very cooperative so we spent most of our time on the back deck. If it weren’t, we might have had trouble sitting together inside for meals. We had no problems cooking, but spices could use refills. It would be helpful to have a list of suggested restaurants nearby. We were surprised that there was a lower level of the house and upstairs level of the house (both with their own entrances) that were also rented out. We had no contact with the people, but thought it should be worth noting. I passed up other homes because of this-although it really was not a problem in this case. There was a park about a block away that the kids were able to play. Thank you Maria!