Cottonwood House
£1031–£1610 / week
About this group of co-located holiday homes
Make yourselves at home with your friends and family with your private suite all to yourselves, in our gorgeous his 1907 gem has been lovingly restored by it's previous architect owner to suit modern standards, while the are old beautiful character has been carefully preserved.
The two private, but joinable suites, Cottonwood Crown (sleeping 8), and Cottonwood Canopy (sleeping 6) can be rented together or separately to suit the size of your group. Combined, these suites can be joined to comfortably sleep 14 while still being affordable for 6. There are 3 private rooms, and 3 shared rooms with a total of 4 big beds and 3 comfortable foldout sofas. You will love being able to eat together in the main floor kitchen, or outside with the barbecue on the back deck, which leads onto the magical back garden.
The garden in the back is extra large for the area and fully fenced in for privacy and safety for children. There is abundant outdoor seating on the back deck and on the garden patio, as well as a full size outdoor table for picnicking in the garden. There is even seating on top of the garden shed that enables one to look out over downtown Vancouver, which is particularly beautiful at night.
We provide all the amenities you need to take care of yourself, and include unlimited services in our rates. There is one kitchen in each suite, fully stocked for self-catering, a laundry room, full cable television, broadband wireless Internet throughout the house, and free long distance calls! Parking is free and available on the street in front of the house.
Cottonwood Gardens is located in Strathcona which is Vancouver's oldest residential neighborhood. This amazing and unique neighborhood has a sense of community that can't always be found even in a small town. An amazing example of this is that the neighbourhood was earmarked for demolition in the early 1950s as part of an urban renewal program. Strathcona would have been transformed into blocks of identical apartment buildings, but development was stopped by opposition from the community. Thanks to the strength of the community and their intense love for their neighborhood, Strathcona is still filled with late 19th and early 20th century architecture which is a relative rarity in Vancouver. Walking through the neighborhood, you will see that many houses in Strathcona are designated heritage houses, and Cottonwood Gardens is no exception.
We are very fortunate to have all the best areas of Vancouver within walking distance, while still being hidden away in the quaint historic neighborhood of Strathcona. Cottonwood is only 2km from the 2010 Olympic central hub, and Downtown Vancouver. From cafés, sports and entertainment, to beaches and forests; it is all a walk away!
Traveling can be expensive, risky, stressful, and exhausting. We provide you with an info-pack to help you acclimatize and explore, and a helpful manager is always on call, if ever you have questions, or need a hand. We make it simple so you can enjoy your holiday in this idyllic city. This is an ideal rental for pretty much any kind of travel you can imagine, from a business trip to a family holiday, we have what it takes to makes your stay in Vancouver a memorable one!
| Size: | Sleeps up to 14, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | English Bay, Stanley Park, 4.2km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 600m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities for this group of co-located holiday homes
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | TV, CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
The British Columbia region


BC is famous for its expanse of mountains, with lush old coniferous forests, its glacial rivers, and its mazes of islands. We enjoy a mild climate all year-round.
We are very fortunate to have all the best areas of Vancouver within walking distance, while being hidden away in a charming and secluded neighborhood. From cafes and music to beaches and forests, to Downtown and the 2010 Olympic Venues, it is all a walk away.
The Vancouver area
Vancouver is a paradise city for visitors. The parks, the trees, the beautiful bike trails, the beaches, the forests, and the ever-present mountains that cast their beauty all over the city; The lifestyle, the kind, easy going, and friendly people, the multicultural atmosphere, organic cafes and restaurants, arts, fashion and music, and so much to see and do. These are only some of the reasons Vancouver is widely considered the best city in the world to live in and visit.
Whatever you want from a city; it is all here, and everything is so easy to access from our convenient location.
Proximity to:
* Downtown Vancouver - 2km
* Olympic venues
........BC Place - 2km
........Vancouver Hockey Place/Canada Place - 2km
........Olympic / Paralympic Village - 2km
........Pacific Colosseum - 3km
* The ocean - 2km
* Beaches - 4km
* Stanley Park - 4km
* Mountains - 10km
* Ski slopes - 12km
* Whistler / Blackcomb Mountain - 20km
* Parks - 0.3km
* Downtown - 2km
* Commercial drive - 1km
* Main Street - 2km
* Chinatown - 2km
Transportation:
* Walking - Vancouver is a beautiful city to walk around and everything you need is in walking distance.
* Bicycle - biking is a great way to see the beauty of Vancouver, and the best bike route is literally on your doorstep, that leads you along the beautiful shoreline of False Creek, to the majestic forests and beaches of Stanley park. There are many safe and beautiful bike routes to explore. There is a bike rental close by.
* Bus - we are on a very convenient bus route that gets you almost anywhere in within 30 minutes.
* Car- If you feel like exploring the mountains with a car, it is very easy to rent one, as and when you feel like it, with car rentals only 3 blocks away!
........Extreme Convenience!
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Vancouver International Airport (YVR): 15.6 km |
| Railway: | Pacific Central Station (Via Rail, Amtrak, Greyhou: 1.5 km |
| Ferry: | Horseshoe Bay (BC Ferries): 24.3 km |
However you will be arriving, we are very convenient and easy to access from all major transportation centres. Let us know your travel needs, and we will be happy to recommend the easiest solution for you.
We are less than 1 km away from the Pacific Central Station, the train and bus terminal for Greyhound and Amtrak, 2km from Waterfront Station, where you can catch Water Taxis and Ferries. The Skytrain, only 1km away is the fastest, cheapest, and easiest way to get to and from Vancouver International Airport.
With major bus routes only a block away from the house, and a car rental only 3 blocks away, there is easy access to the whole web of transportation services, which can connect you to anywhere in the city quickly and easily.
If you want to find public transit information independently, we recommend the using the web tools provided by the the transportation companies.
For Busses, and Skytrain, use the Translink website (http://www.translink.bc.ca). In the "Trip Planning" section, enter the name of the place you want to start your journey (e.g. "airport - YVR") . Then enter the words "Clark @ Venables" in the destination ("to") field. This is the closest major intersection to us. They can also guide you over the phone on (+001 for Canada) (604) 953-3333.
For ferries, visit the BC transit website (http://www.bcferries.com) using the "Plan your Trip" section on the homepage to find your routes and schedules. The closest Ferry Ports to us are Horseshoe Bay and then Tswassen.
For a map of where we are, and lots of helpful info on our area, please go to the following link:
http://vacation-vancouver.org/cottonwood_location_and_maps.html
Activities near Vancouver
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Good nightlife
City breaks
Cycling holidays

Guestbook for Cottonwood House
Dear Alex, Camille & Gabe - how wonderful this place is! What a fabulous location in a fascinating and beautiful neighborhood and city (close to great ice-cream too!)! Excellent bed! Thank you for everything. We'll be back for sure! So much to see and do. Gail and Craig, Anchorage, Alaska, USA, March, 2011.
First; the owners are exceptional! Beyond helpful, professional and quick to respond. Though they live on the premises, you would NEVER know they were there! The home feels very safe and cozy. It has a character and warmth that's lacking in motels and hotels. It felt like I was at my own home and all the amenities were there and then some! The neighborhood was so residential and quiet, that it was hard to believe that we could EASILY walk to much of the downtown area. The bus system or taxis were easy to understand and use too. I didn't even bother to drive my car anywhere. House is VERY clean and well maintained. Backyard is beautiful. Photos are accurate, but don't quite do the place justice. Beds are very comfy and the inside temperature was easy to adjust; so we were never too hot or too cold. I would absolutely recommend this place to family and friends! I plan to rent this place again in the near-future. As for attractions, etc.; there are SO MANY things to do and see, it's hard to choose. Just about anything you want to do is easy to get to. There are various ethnic restaurants within walking distance. I definately say you must go to La Casa Gelato, which is less than 2 blocks from the house. It is an ice cream, sorbet, fro-yo, gelato shop with maybe 100 flavors. They let you have lots of free samples too. You can get pizza, Indian and Asian food delivered to the house. Or walk to China Town and eat in at Hon's. Excellent food at a reasonable price. If you like to bicycle, this house is the perfect place to stay. The neighborhood and beyond have more bicyclists than I've ever seen, yet they are all respectful of pedestrians; as are the 4-wheel vehicles. Hard to believe there is so much activity in the area, because it's very very quiet and serene. BTW: I had NEVER met the owners or stayed here before; yet I felt instantly at ease and felt like I was staying with my favorite relatives. Alex even went out and swept snow off my car that had accumulated the night before. And he shoveled the porch and sidewalk to my car. I've rented a number or vacation rentals and this one rates in my Top 5! I'll be back for sure! Shelly, Snohomish, Washington, USA, February. 2011.
Thank-you, Alex and Camille, for opening up your house to us. We had the nicest time. This is a great walking neighborhood. The walk to Chinatown was "doable" and the food at Hons was worth it! The house was inviting as well as the hosts! Bev, Marysville, Washington, USA, February 2011.
Thanks for the wonderful accommodations! We enjoyed food from "Uprising Bread" & "Sweet Cherubim" on Commercial. Favourite park - Pacific Spirit. Best crab fishing...Belcarra! Hope to return, soon. Fred & Lorraine - Grimsby, Ontario, January, 2011.
“It’s sometimes not easy to find a place that you can quickly call “home” when you are thousands of miles away from your home… But this time we’ve found such a place: your house, dear Camille and Alex, with Cottonwood Crown apartment. There was nothing we really missed and the beds were so good, we slept like in heaven.
The fact that one of the most wonderful cities in the world is just a stone’s throw away made our stay even better. Vancouver offers such a variety of attractions we couldn’t decide which one we preferred: was it the awesome “skyscapery” downtown or busy “shippery” harbour bay or peaceful “flowery” parks and mountains…
We’ll never forget Vancouver, this house and you, Camille & Alex.
Thank you and all the best.
- Four Austrians visiting Vancouver for 10 days – September 2010
I & W Porstner, I & K Wiedermann, Austria
“Lovely City – Great Time! Charming Home!
- Liebel’s, Oregon, USA; Overbo’s California, USA; Retzlaff’s, Hawaii, USA – September 2010
Wish I could take Cottonwood Gardens home to Edinburgh!"
-K. J. September '08
"This home has a warm feeling and we were very comfortable...
-David, Oksana & Chloe (2 yr. old) July 11 '08
The description of the house is good and it is well
maintained we would certainly recommend the property
to others."
'big momma'. Eastleigh, Hampshire, England. June 2009
Rental prices for this group of co-located holiday homes
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Canadian $ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 14 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Winter 2012 | 14 Feb 12 | 1 Mar 12 | CA$ 1390 | CA$ 280 | CA$ 280 | 4 Nights |
| Spring 2012 | 1 Mar 12 | 1 Jun 12 | CA$ 1640 | CA$ 330 | CA$ 330 | 4 Nights |
| Summer 2012 | 1 Jun 12 | 16 Sep 12 | CA$ 2560 | CA$ 490 | CA$ 490 | 4 Nights |
| Autumn 2012 | 16 Sep 12 | 16 Dec 12 | CA$ 1640 | CA$ 330 | CA$ 330 | 4 Nights |
| Winter Holidays | 16 Dec 12 | 6 Jan 13 | CA$ 2330 | CA$ 470 | CA$ 470 | 4 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
- After the first week, added days will be discounted in proportion to the weekly rate.
- $200 cleaning fee added to base rate
- Subject to 12% tax
- We will accept payment by wire, cheque ('check'), and Paypal.
- Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

Availability for this group of co-located holiday homes
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Availability notes:
Just because the whole house is not available at certain dates does not mean that one of our suites is not available. Please check our other co-located properties.
Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 1 years listed You are contacting Camille Coray
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