Hi, I'm having my first baby at the beginning of December, and my parents are coming to stay from 18-30 December. Our apartment is really too small, and (obviously I should know this, but I don't, and google isn't coming up with anything) I was wondering if there was a B&B or hotel in Kitsilano, as close as possible to W.12th and Arbutus, which is where we are. If anyone has stayed in that area, even if they weren't wild about the accommodation, or has used a short term letting agency, I'd be very grateful for any tips. Thanks.

There is this place near 29th & MacDonald http://arbutushouse.com/

Closer to the beach there are a number of others to chose from.

Strange.....b-(

I know of at least 3 others closer than the link I gave you-including one on Arbutus between 3rd & 4th but none of the links will work.

It's been a long day I'll try again tomorrow.

Oh no problem, Sam. Thanks very much!

Another option your parents might like is a self catering apartment. It would give them more space in which to spread out, which I think would be nice for a long-ish stay. I did Google searches for SELF CATERING + KITSILANO and also VACATION RENTALS BY OWNER + KITSILANO, and some links that looked quite promising came up.

Forgot to say congratulations and good luck.

http://www.betweenfriends-vancouver.com/
The link above is for the place on Arbutus between 3rd & 4th -a 15 minute slow walk from your place.

Excellent suggestion Judy, thanks, I've just started going through the tabs - and thanks! And thanks again, Sam, will be sending all info to my parents.

Between Friends bed and breakfast is awesome. My fiance's parents know Simone personally, she is a wonderful hostess and they stay there all the time.
Her homes are really cute and she makes wonderful breakfasts.

Azngal
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