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Kool Kits! Family-run and close to UBC, Downtown and Vancouver’s nature.

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kool Kits! Family-run and close to UBC, Downtown and Vancouver’s nature.

Located in legendary Kitsilano, Kool Kits Garden Suite is conveniently near transit, restaurants, cafés, & markets. 20 mins walk to beach. WalkScore 87!
Relax, play a board game, have a soak or a steam after a busy day. Enjoy the fully-equipped kitchen or grill outdoors. Dine on our custom-built table or on the deck & then enjoy a drink at our mini pub. Several areas to work from, complete with Gigabit ultra-fast Wifi 6. Chill out & watch tv on our 65" 4K smart tv /w 5.1 surround.

THE SPACE

For your absolute safety and comfort, our space and linens/towels are PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED and meticulously restocked after every guest.

Experience a suite designed for ease, with just three gentle single steps throughout:

• Courtyard with an exclusive BBQ grill at your disposal.

• Your 170 sq ft (16 sq m) private patio, heated and covered, boasts teak furniture for lounging, dining, working, or reading.

• Each guest is provided with two pillows: one firm and one semi-firm.

• The Master bedroom features a King bed, ample closet space, and a full dresser, plus an ensuite bathroom.

• The ensuite (Master) bathroom is a spa-like retreat with a double sink, walk-in double shower with steam function, body jets, and a rain shower head.

• Bedroom 2 offers a Queen bed, a workspace, a library of children’s books, a wardrobe, and a 43” smart 4K TV.

• Your kitchen is a chef’s dream, with a 5-burner Wolf gas range, Viking dishwasher, Viking Fridge with an inside water dispenser, Subzero wine fridge, a spacious island with seating, and a custom reclaimed oak wood dining table.

• The living room invites you to cozy up by the gas fireplace, visit the mini-pub (complete with a sink, and barstools), enjoy the 65” 4K Smart TV, PS4, and 5.1 surround sound system (Rotel/B&W). Additionally, there’s a pull-out couch with a Queen-size memory foam mattress and two comfortable arm chairs.

• The second bathroom is a sanctuary with a soaker tub for relaxation.

• The Laundry Room is outfitted with a large LG front-load washer and a dryer and utility sink.

This is your haven in Kitsilano, designed for your every need and ready for your unforgettable stay.

GUEST ACCESS

As you step into the property, you’ll immediately encounter the courtyard. This area is primarily yours, except when someone briefly passes through to access the main house. You have a dedicated private entrance, granting you 100% ownership of the internal space, as well as exclusive access to your private and covered patio.

Your exclusive domain encompasses a generous 1200 square feet (111 square meters) of a ground-level apartment, which includes:

• Courtyard
• Fully-equipped Kitchen
• Inviting Dining Area
• 2 Comfortable Bedrooms
• Spacious Living Room featuring a mini pub
• 2 Well-appointed Bathrooms
• Convenient Laundry Room
• Private Covered Patio

This is your private retreat, designed to make your stay in Kitsilano truly exceptional.

Other things to note
There is someone living upstairs, and as the house is almost 100 years old, you might hear a footstep or a creak.

Thermostat for the heat and A/C are controlled through a central system upstairs. Settings are kept at a comfortable temperature in your space, (you can open/close the air vents in the bedrooms, living room and entry). If you would like the settings adjusted just let us know. For heat, there’s additionally a fireplace in the living room and floor heat in the bathrooms and the kitchen.

There are security cameras around the exterior of the property and record 24 hours. There is a camera in the private patio which will remain off during your stay. No surveillance in interior spaces.

City of Vancouver Licence number
24-158688

Property manager

Demitri Douzenis

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Basketball nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 24 158688

About the neighborhood

Map
Vancouver, BC

What's nearby

  • Kitsilano Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Rogers Arena - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • BC Place Stadium - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Canada Place - 9 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Yaletown-Roundhouse Station - 6 min drive
  • Vancouver, BC (XEA-Vancouver Pacific Central Station) - 18 min drive
  • Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thomas Haas Patisserie - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Platform 7 Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪White Spot Kitsilano - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pho Japolo - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kool Kits! Family-run and close to UBC, Downtown and Vancouver’s nature. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kool Kits! Family-run and close to UBC, Downtown and Vancouver’s nature.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kool Kits! Family-run and close to UBC, Downtown and Vancouver’s nature.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kool Kits! Family-run and close to UBC, Downtown and Vancouver’s nature. located?

This family-friendly Vancouver apartment building is located in West Side, within 1 mi (2 km) of English Bay and Vancouver False Creek Seawall. Robson Street is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Kool Kits! Family-run and close to UBC, Downtown and Vancouver’s nature. Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monique H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kool Kits is Five Stars and 10/10 Across the Board!
First, I am not a person who normally leaves reviews, and second, this was our first home stay experience. We had a family wedding to attend in the heart of Kitsilano for our son. Even 9 months prior to the wedding every hotel within a reasonable distance of Kitsilano was fully booked. And we needed room for six! When we started looking online, Kool Kits jumped out at us as a great option. And is sure was. The reviews are very reflective of what we experienced ourselves. Our family had an absolute adventure of a lifetime at the wedding and we had everything, and I do mean EVERYTHING, we could ask for here for our stay. The space is set up so you can spread out and have some privacy with several couples or a family. The bathrooms are super clean and tidy and well appointed. Other wedding guests who stopped by Kool Kits were all saying “Wow!” and “Our place isn’t this nice!”. The location was perfect for all of the wedding venues we attended in Kitsilano, Granville Island and UBC Campus. Shopping (and Starbucks) is a few blocks away. When the grandbabies start coming, we will be coming and staying here again! So, little anecdote for you. It rained most of the time over the wedding festivities, which did not damper spirits at all, and we had a ball with “the umbrella thing”. Umbrellas kept disappearing and reappearing and we added some from the wedding party to make sure we left more than disappeared. If you do come, leave an umbrella behind for the next folks to have fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John O., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Excellent property, it was very clean and very inviting with all the conveniences of home. It’s a 10 minute walk to broadway st and a 45 minute walk to Granville Isle. It’s 15 minutes by Uber to Stanley Park. We loved our stay. We will definitely come back on our next trip to Vancouver.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend this rental
Demitri and Jessica have created a beautiful, homey space in Kitslano. The home had everything anyone could need. The location was within a quick walk to many restaurants and cafes. The beach was also very close by and the walk through the neighborhood is peaceful and I’m missing it now. I would definitely stay here again. The check in and check out instructions were thorough and helpful. Loved our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect accomodation!
Great property and such awesome owners! They were quick to respond to questions before our stay and were so nice! Their home is clean and has everything you could need!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aviva B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place we have stayed
The place is immaculate, quiet, perfect temperature. Beds are comfortable and bedrooms are dark so slept really well. House has many small but appreciated touches-tissue boxes, wine bottle, snacks, condiments and spices in kitchen. Excellent communication from hosts. walking distance to lots of shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David N., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Kitsalano
Great 2 bedroom apartment with lots of kitchen, dining and living spaces, including a very nice exterior patio. Great proximity to grocery stores and restaurants and easy to get to major attractions. Highly recommend this suite for your stay in Vancouver.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific property in Vancouver
Wonderful hosts, impressive property with lots of cool updates and amenities not typical for any of the many locations at which we have stayed. Great location with 5-15 minute access to almost everything in the city! Will definitely stay there again on next trip(s).
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best rental stay in Vancouver
From the moment we arrived to a warm and welcoming home which included personalised Christmas gifts for our kids, we knew we were staying somewhere special. The host and home were everything we expected from the property details and more. We can’t recommend Demetri’s home more highly. Thank you for making our Christmas even more memorable.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lei N., Marina del Rey, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Kool Kits was our home away from home!
From the moment we walked into Kool Kits, it felt comfortable and safe. The entire area was decorated carefully and well-appointed, with no expense spared. Each room was well-lit and comfortable, making it feel like home right away. Everything worked perfectly and nothing was left out. They thought of everything! Plenty of towels, spices in the kitchen, and other amenities were thoughtfully made plentiful. The friendly guide left for us was detailed and incredibly helpful. We even logged into our PlayStation account and kept up with our usual games! Cooking in the well-appointed kitchen was great, and we were able to have dinner and enjoy leftovers easily. Demitri was always just a quick text away and made us feel incredibly welcome, and that made it even nicer. We will definitely stay here again the next time we visit Vancouver.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay at Kool Kits
If you are looking for a fabulous place to stay, in a great location, with ample free parking readily available, kind and helpful hosts, and amazing amenities, stat at Kool Kits! The suite has everything you can possibly want and much more. We were in Vancouver for my daughter's wedding, and Dimitri went above and beyond to make us welcome and comfortable, all the way to providing a "Congratulations" cake, sparkling wine, and sparkling water. The wedding was wonderful, and the accommodation was perfect. We hosted several extended family meals; the kitchen made food prep easy and the space was as warm and welcoming as if we'd been in our actual home. Well, nicer, actually, as I don't have Dimitri at home to take care of things!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Xi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Place
Absolutely 5 star rating! The host is extremely considerate and have thought of pretty much everything. The suite is pretty cozy and clean. Thank you for being an amazing host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beki Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay with amazing hosts
We are so glad we chose this property for our weekend stay with our daughter and son-in-law! We couldn’t have hand-picked better hosts, and the home had everything we could have asked for and then some. The personalized touches upon arrival were extra welcoming, and our stay was comfortable, clean, safe, and relaxing. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vancouver 21st bday & 30th anniversary celebration
My husband & I, along with our newly minted 21 year old daughter & her boyfriend got to stay at Kool Kits for 3 nights. The beds were amazingly comfortable, the unit was absolutely quiet (we couldn’t hear road noise or neighbors), and warm & cool given we were in the shoulder season. The unit has so many more amenities than listed & has & wonderfully stocked kitchen for cooking. It was convenient to grocery stores, a fantastic Italian restaurant (& others) and within close driving distance to downtown. Demitri made our stay special & we look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home away from home in Vancouver
We stayed at "Kool Kits" for 3 nights while we dropped off our daughter at UBC. Couldn't be happier with the stay. Lots of room for a family with two teenagers and the house was so well equipped. Kitchen had everything we could need, entertainment system was easy to use to watch TV at night, covered patio was the perfect spot to enjoy a meal, linens were excellent quality and beds were super comfy. The neighbourhood was the perfect location with access to all that Vancouver has to offer. Grocery store, bakery and restaurant all right down the street were convenient and made the stay easy and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suhan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
A terrific stay at the most well appointed home. The hosts have anticipated every need. The house has amazing finishes, appliances, books, a stunning kitchen, comfortable beds, you name it. Whenever we come to Vancouver, we will look to stay here. Can’t say good enough things about this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodger O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kool kits
This place is exceptional in every way. The hosts have gone the extra mile to make our stay comfortable, convenient and enjoyable. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rae T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
This is a perfect haven! The hosts have truly thought of everything. The gourmet kitchen was such a pleasure to cook in, and the steam shower was an amazing treat. We enjoyed the outdoor dining room, the cook’s kitchen and the cozy living room before retiring to the spacious bedrooms. The house is well Insulated and pin-drop quiet at night. We loved the neighborhood too - an absolute treat to stay here!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay in kitsilano!
Apparement très bien situé, très propre, très bien équipé aussi, avec même des jeux pour les enfants, notre endroit préféré de nos vacances dans l’ouest!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024