Balaclava Park House close UBC and Downtown

Location: 3042 West 31st Avenue, Vancouver, ca

Star Rating: 8.3 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: N/A - Anytime

Check-out: N/A

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Family rooms
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Shared kitchen
• Kids' outdoor play equipment
• Outdoor furniture
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Mobile app for room service
• Free wired internet
• Playground on site
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Private picnics
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking

Rooms Available

• Double Room With Private Bathroom

  The fireplace is the standout feature of this double room. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which features a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The spacious double room features air conditioning, a washing machine, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining table
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Maria (7/5): Para dormir y descansar - Si buscas un lugar para dormir y tener un baño privado es una buena relacion calidad-precio Está en el subsuelo: nada de luz natural. No es un lugar como para quedarse ni medio día
• Chen (10/5): -
• Mary (9/5): -
• Rezan (8/5): - We had two rooms, they were spacious, quiet, comfortable and clean. The bathroom was private but outside the rooms in the shared space. It was basement and there was no window in the room.
• Isabella (10/5): Short and sweet, thank you! - Beautiful property very easy to get into and I had a very comfortable sleep. I would return next time I visit Vancouver
• Sam (10/5): Exceptional - The rooms were super clean and spacious. We had access to a small kitchen area with laundry facilities. The bathroom was spotless with toiletries provided. A beautiful home in a lovely area. N/A
• Ferdaus (7/5): Good - The house was well equipped Lack of instruction on key drop and pick up
• Mat (10/5): Exceptional -
• Joanne (7/5): Beautiful home with extremely comfortable beds, everything except the shower was amazing. - It was a beautiful setting and we had basement rooms that didn’t feel like the basement at all with 10 foot high ceilings The only thing that we didn’t like was the shower. The hot and cold shower controls in the basement area were ridiculously hard to figure out. The shower water was either way too cold or skin peeling hot. The hot/cold mixer and controls need to be replaced to be able to talk a proper shower.
• Wasey (9/5): Superb -
• Kaileen (10/5): Exceptional -
• Tony (10/5): Comfortable stay at a decent price in a nice, quiet neighborhood. - The location is very good. The ability to park is exceptional. Because I was a returning client I was given a discount. This time though I booked the basement set of rooms as I had brought my son with me. While I was in one room, he was in the other with the big screen TV so he could watch Netflix. That room is down the hallway so he could watch and it did not keep me awake. All the rooms were comfortable and spacious. And I liked having access to the laundry. I was a little surprised on how high the ceilings were. I guess when they build basements in Vancouver now I guess they want high ceilings. A far cry from my student days. Photos are true. It is a good location and will appeal to those who like to walk around the classic Vancouver West Side neighborhoods. I didn't run into any problems. Everything seemed to work just fine.
• Kateryna (9/5): Good value for money - Comfortable beds, great bathroom and kitchen amenities One room was supercold and one superhot. In that one which is superhot there is no proper ventilation since no windows and it is more soundproof. We also did not expect someone living and sleeping in living area when entering the house, it felt weird, crossing someone sleeping on the way to your room. I also did not see balcony for common use as it was mentioned in facilitues. Some rooms also are not soundproof so you can hear everything what neighbours talking. But those are small minor issues, overall place looks nice and in great neighbourhood also.
• Jan (6/5): Pleasant - Not too far from Center Did not really feel comfortable/welcomed, large kitchen just for owner family, who is also living in the house.
• Rhea (8/5): Very good - Peaceful and clean We got the basement rooms. It's all nice and clean except that it's a little bit hot that made us uncomfortable at night
• Michael (5/5): Not recommended!!! - The House is next to a park and playground. The Bus No. 2 takes you to Downtown in 30min. We could use the kitchen Upstairs. The rooms are located in the basement. This is not listed in the description. One room has no window and no aircondition. The room was really hot! The waterpipes of the House are running through the room so you could hear any water running. Next to the rooms in the basement was another rented appartement. The people were really loud. 3-4 other people are living in the 1st floor. If you like to have some privacy these rooms are definitely not recommended. Both beds were really unconfortable. Next to the rooms was a small kitchen located. The people in the house are using the washing machine and dryer which were also really loud.
• Dongmei (9/5): very good location with friendly owner，checking process was very smooth，the downstais suit was very clean。 Free parking - The location is good，the laundery services was very handy。The room was clean，the ketchenete was quite useful。 one of the bedroom has no window。
• Germain (8/5): Very good -
• F. (5/5): Clean rooms but to hot in house. It's summer turn on the ac. - Very clean No one communicated when we called them. The owner doesn't live there. The basement rooms were so hot we couldn't sleep. The air conditioner was turned off in whole house when we arrived. The temp outside was 31. The temp inside was 28. Not comfortable as soon as we arrived. We asked that the ac get turned on so we went out shopping came back it was still not working. You also need more of a sitting area for your guests outside on patio.
• Jenny (10/5): Very enjoyable - 2 large bedrooms, kitchenette and bathroom all on 1 floor. Ideal for a family.
• Paul (7/5): Good - Location for access to visit sites in West Pt Grey and downtown and across from Balaclava park across the street. Very good parking available right in front of property Check in procedure could be improved recommend enhanced early contact between client and property owner for improved coordination in future visits
• Earthexplorer7 (10/5): Nice place to stay, located in a peaceful neighborhood across the street from a park. - We took nice daily walks to restaurants and coffee shops. The host kindly shipped me a briefcase that I had left behind.
• A (9/5): Superb - Location was great. It was very quite. We all got a good sleep. The beds comfortable and had nice new linens. Kids had own room too. The weather in Vancouver.
• Jessica (1/5): Overpriced and uncomfortable - House was modern and very clean Firstly it mentions it has air conditioning and a balcony, the rooms were located in the basement with no windows let alone the balcony. It was also very warm and no where to adjust the air conditioning. Secondly, it mentions two bed and the photos make it look like it's 2 bedroom plus a sitting room, but it's one bed and a fold out couch. The fold out couch collapsed mulitple times throughout the night, rolling me out and forcing me to get up and pull it back out. Thirdly, it doesn't mention it's a home stay and no private entrance into the apartment. We also had someone enter our space and tell us to go to bed when we were we preparing for bed after being home for 10 minutes and conversating at a respectable level. Lastly, there was only 2 towels and not enough blankets and pillows and I had booked for 4 people. The TV was also unplugged and had to go through all the settings to get any volume to work.
• Mim (8/5): Very good - The location was so close to where we needed to be (which was UBC). The accommodations were good with plenty of room and very clean. The rooms are located on the lower level of the house. When we arrived people were doing their laundry on the lower level where our rooms were located and was unexpected as we thought it was more private.
• Astrid (9/5): Superb - Very friendly and helpful host, the area is gorgeous and beautiful, the house is great, clean and comfortable. We would be happy to come again.
• Brian (8/5): Nice property in a quiet location. Basement rooms with no view or natural light. - This is a superb modern property in a nice quiet location. Nice bathroom and a very good washing machine. The basement of the property is used for guest accomodation. It is like staying in a bunker. No natural light. The main bedroom is very tight. The second bedroom is a home cinema room with a couch pull out bed. Both beds are uncomfortable. The Air Con is very loud and controlled by the main house. As you are in the basement the water system is running through and the noise is loud.
• Darby (10/5): Exceptional -
• Bronwen (8/5): Very good -
• Verna (10/5): Exceptional - It was a beautiful home away from home. We were quite pleased with the place and the location. We felt comfortable and safe while we were there. No complaints
• A (10/5): Will stay here again if available. - The house is amazing. We had free street parking and it's in a quite neighborhood. Huge park across the street for my daughter to play at. Place was super clean and modern. Can't think of anything.

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