Name: House on Dunbar B&B
Address: 3926 W 20th Avenure, Vancouver, Vancouver, Vancouver, V6S 1G4, Canada
Rating: 9

Air conditioning

Smoke-free property

Heating

Express check-in/check-out

Garden

Television in lobby

Terrace

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

Outdoor furniture

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Diet menu (on request)

Restaurant

Microwave oven

Meals

Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Parking

Free parking nearby

Free Parking on Premises

Conference Hall

Business

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

Additional measures against COVID-19

Health and Safety Measures

Location

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Jericho Beach

Granville Island Public Market

VanDusen Botanical Garden

Museum of Anthropology

Coal Harbour Sea Plane Base

Orpheum Theater

Robson Square

Queen Elizabeth Park

Vancouver Art Gallery

Christ Church Cathedral

Vancouver Central Public Library

Vancouver Playhouse

Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Stanley Park

Waterfront Centre

Harbour Centre

Vancouver Convention Centre

Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver Aquarium

TELUS World of Science

Canada Place

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Boundary Bay Airport

Nanaimo Airport

House on Dunbar B&B

Vancouver

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I'm sorry to say that this B&B was the worst experience in our 6 weeks travelling through USA and Canada.  We spent 6 nights here, and it wasn't enjoyable.  Joanne the hostess was a strange lady and when I confronted her as we were leaving I mentioned that I was sad that I wouldn't be able to give her a favourable review on Trip Advisor and her reply was "I don't give a dam what you say about me"!!  I previously read reviews for this property and most people were positive and enjoyed the breakfasts.  The first morning she cooked Japanese Omelette (okonomiyaki) which was very  nice.  We were told if we wanted breakfast before 9am we would have to have a continental breakfast but wasn't sure what that would include.  At our first brekky we were told the next morning she would be cooking a quiche. I mentioned that my husband didn't like quiche, so would there be any cereal?  The reply came back that she doesn't have cereal. I asked if she had any juice but she didn't have that either.  For the rest of our stay (another 5 nights) we were never offered a cooked breakfast, but I must add that she asked us what cereal we would like and what juice and she did purchase that for us.  We had been there 4 nights and not once was our room serviced so I asked her on the 4th day if she could service the room for us.  My personal opinion is that the front of the home needs a lot of work.  The front steps were unsafe and there are huge trees which were knocking against our window and during a very windy couple of nights, I felt really unsafe

Find somewhere better

While booking a place to stay in Vancouver, I discovered that an average middle-class person could not afford  a place in the downtown unless one want to stay in that one hostel with poor reviews. Even stranger is the fact that rest of Vancouver (UBC area and south Vancouver) have very limited options for stay. North Vancouver hotels near to Stanley park are not budget friendly either. So only way an average Joe can afford a place in Vancouver is stay miles away from the touristy spots. This is how I chose House on Dunbar B&B. 
It is a great leafy neighbourhood and away from the hustle-bustle of the city. Bus 7 is your lifeline to the city, which takes a good part of an hour. The house is ~10 mins walk from the bus stop. We stayed in the UBC room, which has an ensuite. Joanne is very helpful and responsive when you communicate with her re questions prior to your stay. She also has a very helpful guide for all the touristy things to do in Vancouver.
Joanne, the host, is a very sweet host and treats you well. However nice and sweet, she is no hospitality professional. Which means we were not showed around the house and the facilities in the 6 nights we stayed. The cleaning was poor as there were hairs and dust in our freshly "cleaned" room. Ventilation is poor in the B&B (in the basement) and the whole place smells of mould and damp. Your clothes, shoes and bags start to smell of the mould and damp after the stay. Although she is a nice friendly lady, her cooking is not the best. The breakfast we got served - pancakes did not taste nice and were raw, omlette and quiche were average. This B&B is screaming for a professional cleaner and a cook to run the place properly. 
If you cannot afford a hotel in Vancouver downtown, this place is your best bet.

Budget stay in Vancouver

What you see in line is not what you get if you are unlucky and get a room in this dank moldy basement. We booked this for a four day writers getaway. We had to getaway after one night. We had to negotiate a refund and one received 1 day refund. The owner told us Vancouver is damp and smells. She made excuses for the smell, the uncomfortable bed (no box spring she said good mattresses don't need one) she minimized every complaint and wrote me a nasty email when she erroneously believed I posted a negative review online. I have called Vancouver health department because of respiratory distress and poor air quality in the basement.

Moldy Downstairs Poor Air Quality see pics

We had a lovely stay with Joanne who was very welcoming and full of knowledge about the local area which was really helpful.

The breakfast was great with a choice of continental or cooked each day.  

We stayed in a downstairs room and our family in the upstairs. Both were comfortable and we all felt really welcome. 

The location is in a quiet neighborhood about 30 minutes by bus to downtown. 

If I could add one constructive feedback point it's that it would be good to let guests know if the zen garden is unavailable in case they are looking forward to using it as this could lead to disappointment as the photos are so appealing.

Welcoming home from home

This is the 2nd time I have stayed at this B&B and the 2nd time was just as nice as the 1st. The house is conveniently located and our hostess Joanne was friendly and accommodating. We will stay there again on our next visit.

Excellent place to stay

come to this House on Dunbar. The very congenial Joanne will welcome you into her beautiful home, which will quickly become your home away from home, as she so freely shares it, giving access to so many parts of it. The way it's set up, you could stay for months! The lower level has a full kitchen (stove, fridge, dishwasher, dishes, cutlery and more), large living and dining area and even larger big screen tv, with sliding glass doors out to a patio equipped with a gas bbq. Her quiet, well kept backyard beckons after a busy day, the perfect place to reflect on the day's experiences with a glass of wine (stop at the nearby liquor store). The private 2010 Suite upstairs is very comfortable, with plenty of space for 2, a closet and dresser should you want to unpack. And your very own bathroom too with tub/shower combo and beautiful vanity, and all sorts of toiletries, etc for whatever it is you forgot. Her creative, healthy and hearty breakfasts set you up for the day; her helpful inquisitive nature encourages conversation about your upcoming day, yet she politely keeps her distance so as not to intrude. 

This was exactly what we needed for this trip and exactly what we got. Our daughter had just moved into the neighbourhood, we came to help get her settled. Joanne let our daughter visit us inside her home too. Both homes are located in a lovely residential area, great for walks, close to coffee shops and restaurants, with bus stops nearby too.

We booked direct with Joanne from her website. She was very accommodating to our needs and let us check in early too. Good idea to take indoor shoes/slippers too - there's tile throughout her home, which, while withstanding the rigours of visitors dragging their luggage up down and all around, is a little hard and cool on feet.

When you want to stay in a Home, not a Hotel

"This elegant home in a quiet and lush suburb is very well maintained and beautifully designed. Kitchen is available. Is a source of useful local information. Next to Pacific Spirit Regional Park for hiking.
hiking. 

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