The Most Amazing Airbnbs and Vacation Rentals in Vancouver

Friendly, cheerful, and happy to help, just like Canadians, these one- and two-bedroom apartments are waiting to welcome parties of two or four, respectively. They have loads of extras to offer like free off-street parking, washers and dryers, and gas fireplaces. Located on high floors, they offer expansive views of downtown, plus they are close to grocery stores and a 24/7 bakery.

So close to English Bay that you can almost see the sea, the dreamy blue contemporary rooms sleep two, while suites offer a King and a sofa bed that sleep four comfortably. Vancouver’s Stanley Park is a 10-minute walk from this aparthotel in the West End Theatre District. Many units offer balconies or courtyard views. Burrard Station is a three-minute drive and self-parking is available.

Grandma’s house in the middle of downtown, O Canada House combines clawfoot tubs, antiques and home-cooked breakfasts with an ideal location. Rooms sleep two in comfy queen beds, and there is one unit for singles. It’s a short walk to shopping on Robson Street and historic Gastown. Hang out on the patio, sheltered by a leafy tree, and mingle with the international clientele. A metro stop is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk.

Run, don’t walk to the Rosellen Suites to find a one- or two-bedroom suite to sleep four, six, or eight guests. It’s a one-minute dash to the start of the running trails of Stanley Park and a five-minute walk from this quiet, residential area to Denman Street restaurants and shopping on Robson. The nearest metro station is a three-minute drive, but there’s secure underground parking, for a fee, once you arrive.

Sky apartments win high praises for their contemporary decor and well-equipped kitchens, complete with granite countertops. Choose between a one-, two- or three-bedroom suite: the largest sleep up to six. The apartments are located downtown near the Rogers Arena and close to a local favorite, Nero Waffles. Try the savoury Rocket, made with melted Havarti, arugula and a poached egg.

Rosedale Condominiums are planted in the Yaletown district, a short walk from the Chinatown metro station and a fifteen-minute walk to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden. Condos range from a studio that sleeps two, to a two-bedroom that sleeps six (one queen, one king, one sofa bed). Every unit has a kitchenette and access to the pool, hot tub, and sauna. Take the nearby ferry to Granville Island to pick up fresh flowers and takeaway dinners.

Get to work enjoying yourself in this loft-style apartment in trendy Gastown. The well-appointed unit sleeps three with a one bedroom, plus sofa bed arrangement. Enjoy the beamed ceilings, exposed brick decor and work desk, then step outside this historic art deco building to find yourself in the centre of Gastown, the land of souvenir shops, galleries and craft cocktail bars.

This two-storey suite comes with two bedrooms, plus a third bed in a private nook on the top floor. What sets it apart is the sunny top floor balcony that can seat six people, the under-floor heating, and the environmentally friendly green building standards. The suite also has a rotating collection of local artworks displayed throughout, as well as unique Canadian artefact displays.

This luxury loft is a 120sqm (1,292sqft) brick-and-beam space that includes modern furnishings, 6m-high (20ft) ceilings, hardwood floors, marble countertops and a steam room. The loft comes with a king bed and a sofa bed; it can sleep up to four people. It has responsive hosts, self check-in, and work/travel essential amenities. Gastown is known as Vancouver’s historic neighborhood, with many restaurants and bars located steps from the loft.