The Sunshine House-Free Parking
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From
US$105
/ night
About this property
Charming bed & breakfast in Vancouver with a garden, free breakfast, and complimentary wifi.
Location
West Side, a neighborhood in Vancouver, is home to The Sunshine House. Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Science World are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Robson Street and Granville Island Public Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rogers Arena or BC Place Stadium.
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family room
Garden
Luggage storage
Free parking
Room options
8
Queen Room with Extra Bed
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
and 1 Single Bed
Sleeps 3
150 ft²
Air ConditioningShared BathroomAir Purifier
8
King Room with Private Bathroom
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
190 ft²
Garden ViewAir ConditioningHeatingPrivate BathroomPatio
12
Family Room with Private Bathroom
Room details
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
380 ft²
Garden ViewAir ConditioningHeatingPrivate BathroomPatio
Guest reviews of The Sunshine House-Free Parking
7.9
Good
Based on 136 verified reviews
What guests think
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The Sunshine House-Free Parking is a budget B&B in a quiet, safe neighborhood, praised for warm, accommodating hosts and easy bus access, but its shared-home setup brings limited privacy, occasional noise, simple breakfasts, and mixed cleanliness with some odors.
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The Sunshine House-Free Parking is a budget B&B in a quiet, safe neighborhood, praised for warm, accommodating hosts and easy bus access, but its shared-home setup brings limited privacy, occasional noise, simple breakfasts, and mixed cleanliness with some odors.
Guests value comfortable beds, affordability, and straightforward street parking, with some rooms offering adequate space and basic amenities like a shared fridge and microwave. Breakfast quality and availability vary: some enjoy cooked eggs and generous coffee, while others report basic or inaccurate listings, shortages, and no service on Sundays. Room experience is mixed, with some smaller or cold rooms, thin walls, and dated furnishings affecting comfort for light sleepers. Expect a simple, home-style stay best for budget-focused travelers.
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Facilities
Street parking is straightforward, common areas are shared in this family home, and guests mention access to a small fridge and microwave.
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Kimberly
14 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This property’s information needs to be updated. The pictures shown of breakfast is incorrect. Breakfast is a self-serve toast and/or cereal unless you ask Lisa for breakfast, then you are given eggs, hash browns and a croissant as a choice. Breakfast is not served 7-10am, but 8-10am. Breakfast is NOT served on Sundays. The picture of the deck should be taken off as that is NOT available space to use. Also, the door to the first floor room needs to be fixed so it will close without having to lock it. The house cat found its way into our room at 2am and jumped on the bed! It was a shock! Our door was unlocked briefly so my friend could go to the w.c. Which is how the cat got in. Positive things - bed was comfortable!
This property’s information needs to be updated. The pictures shown of breakfast is incorrect. Breakfast is a self-serve toast and/or cereal unless you ask Lisa for breakfast, then you are given eggs, hash browns and a croissant as a choice. Breakfast is not served 7-10am, but 8-10am. Breakfast is NOT served on Sundays. The picture of the deck should be taken off as that is NOT available space to use. Also, the door to the first floor room needs to be fixed so it will close without having to lock it. The house cat found its way into our room at 2am and jumped on the bed! It was a shock! Our door was unlocked briefly so my friend could go to the w.c. Which is how the cat got in. Positive things - bed was comfortable!
10
Madison
13 Apr 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Simple but comfortable and great value. My wife has back trouble with uncomfortable beds, and the King bed in the first floor room met her needs. Host was attentive and provided good service. Charming neighborhood with small market, coffee and bakery about a block's walk away. Easy to park on the street. Easy to drive to UBC and Kitsilano and Point Grey neighborhoods.
Simple but comfortable and great value. My wife has back trouble with uncomfortable beds, and the King bed in the first floor room met her needs. Host was attentive and provided good service. Charming neighborhood with small market, coffee and bakery about a block's walk away. Easy to park on the street. Easy to drive to UBC and Kitsilano and Point Grey neighborhoods.
10
Karen Laurel
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Street parking, room and beds were clean and comfortable - didn’t eat breakfast but used fridge downstairs to store leftover food. Host was friendly and available for anything we needed. Would stay again. One suggestion: having a full length mirror in room would be nice.
Street parking, room and beds were clean and comfortable - didn’t eat breakfast but used fridge downstairs to store leftover food. Host was friendly and available for anything we needed. Would stay again. One suggestion: having a full length mirror in room would be nice.
10
Kevin
12 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A nice little Bed and Breakfast located in a very convent location to Vancouver at a good price. The parking is great as well. The owner is super nice and friendly and asked us multiple times if we needed anything. She tried to make us as comfortable as possible which was very much appreciated. We did stay in the smaller room with three adults and I would recommend the larger room if available but it is manageable. We really enjoyed our stay and again it is super convent to access Vancouver. Vancouver is a beautiful city and this is the perfect place to stay outside the city!
A nice little Bed and Breakfast located in a very convent location to Vancouver at a good price. The parking is great as well. The owner is super nice and friendly and asked us multiple times if we needed anything. She tried to make us as comfortable as possible which was very much appreciated. We did stay in the smaller room with three adults and I would recommend the larger room if available but it is manageable. We really enjoyed our stay and again it is super convent to access Vancouver. Vancouver is a beautiful city and this is the perfect place to stay outside the city!
10
Lorrie Ann
24 Nov 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Staff were wonderful. I love having access to the backyard every morning to enjoy the foliage and sunshine. Great having someone make eggs to start the day. Had shower every morning, as it was a very hot stay. Quiet and friendly atmosphere. Took long walks and the neighbourhoods were facinating. Would recommend this place to all.
Staff were wonderful. I love having access to the backyard every morning to enjoy the foliage and sunshine. Great having someone make eggs to start the day. Had shower every morning, as it was a very hot stay. Quiet and friendly atmosphere. Took long walks and the neighbourhoods were facinating. Would recommend this place to all.
6
Rachel
18 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
It is like a house converted to several airbnbs, so a shared living space. Breakfast is included and owner is friendly, but must ask for breakfast and it is quite simple.
It is like a house converted to several airbnbs, so a shared living space. Breakfast is included and owner is friendly, but must ask for breakfast and it is quite simple.
10
Bonnie
5 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We enjoyed our stay at The Sunshine House. Mrs. Joy was very sweet and accommodating. She allowed us to check in a few hours early and stay an extra hour after checkout. She stored our luggage until our cruise boarding time. The bed was very comfortable.
We enjoyed our stay at The Sunshine House. Mrs. Joy was very sweet and accommodating. She allowed us to check in a few hours early and stay an extra hour after checkout. She stored our luggage until our cruise boarding time. The bed was very comfortable.
10
Paul
6 Nov 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
I had some meetings at the University of British Columbia (UBC). There aren't many hotels near UBC and the hotels in Downtown Vancouver are rather far from campus. I thus found The Sunshine House on Expedia. It's a Bed-and-Breakfast in a neighborhood suburb (Dunbar, Point Grey, Kitsilano). It's free (street parking) and only a 10-min drive to UBC. So, I decided to take a chance. It's a large 2-story house (and basement) with about 5 guest rooms. The owner/family lives in basement.. The main floor has a few guest rooms and the dining area (where breakfast is served). The 2nd floor has the remaining guest rooms. I enjoyed the congeniality and hospitality of the owner (Lisa). They are helpful without being overly so (i.e. they leave you alone). They place is quiet and clean, the room/bed is comfortable. One is given 2 keys, one for the front door and the other for your room. There's always coffee (Keurig), hot water, and breakfast includes muffins, croissants, juice, etc. Lisa also offers guests eggs. I would definitely stay again and recommend to others. Downtown Vancouver is hectic with lots of traffic and hotel parking is expensive. Unless you really need to be in Downtown and/or require public transportation, The Sunshine House is a great option!
I had some meetings at the University of British Columbia (UBC). There aren't many hotels near UBC and the hotels in Downtown Vancouver are rather far from campus. I thus found The Sunshine House on Expedia. It's a Bed-and-Breakfast in a neighborhood suburb (Dunbar, Point Grey, Kitsilano). It's free (street parking) and only a 10-min drive to UBC. So, I decided to take a chance. It's a large 2-story house (and basement) with about 5 guest rooms. The owner/family lives in basement.. The main floor has a few guest rooms and the dining area (where breakfast is served). The 2nd floor has the remaining guest rooms. I enjoyed the congeniality and hospitality of the owner (Lisa). They are helpful without being overly so (i.e. they leave you alone). They place is quiet and clean, the room/bed is comfortable. One is given 2 keys, one for the front door and the other for your room. There's always coffee (Keurig), hot water, and breakfast includes muffins, croissants, juice, etc. Lisa also offers guests eggs. I would definitely stay again and recommend to others. Downtown Vancouver is hectic with lots of traffic and hotel parking is expensive. Unless you really need to be in Downtown and/or require public transportation, The Sunshine House is a great option!
8
Kelly
15 Jan 2026
·
Stayed 2 nights
The room was clean, family was nice. A suggestion would be to put some railings down at the bottom as that last stair to get the sidewalk was very slippery and i fell. Other then that it was a great stay.
The room was clean, family was nice. A suggestion would be to put some railings down at the bottom as that last stair to get the sidewalk was very slippery and i fell. Other then that it was a great stay.
8
Victoria
17 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 7 nights
The best thing about Sunshine House is the location. A quiet, leafy area with enormous craftsmen houses. A safe area about 10-15 min drive from downtown. About a block away is a cute market and a couple of bakeries/cafes. The included breakfast is basic continental with lots of options -toast, yogurt, cereal, bacon, eggs, muffins, and endless coffee/tea. There’s a small fridge and microwave for guest use. Lisa, the owner, lives there with her family. It feels a little like staying at your friend’s grandma’s house, since my other experiences with B&bs were that they were guest only and catered to romantic weekends. Despite what other reviewers noted, there is no litterbox smell (I have cats). There is a musty/mildewy smell throughout the house (maybe why it smells like grandma’s?) and the linens need to be cleaned better. They smell like they were forgotten in the washing machine for a few days and have a funky smell like gym clothes. I think her cleaner needs to bleach them in hot water. Overall, it was an inexpensive place to rest my head in a quiet location. I am not sure I would stay again unless they can address the smell issue.
The best thing about Sunshine House is the location. A quiet, leafy area with enormous craftsmen houses. A safe area about 10-15 min drive from downtown. About a block away is a cute market and a couple of bakeries/cafes. The included breakfast is basic continental with lots of options -toast, yogurt, cereal, bacon, eggs, muffins, and endless coffee/tea. There’s a small fridge and microwave for guest use. Lisa, the owner, lives there with her family. It feels a little like staying at your friend’s grandma’s house, since my other experiences with B&bs were that they were guest only and catered to romantic weekends. Despite what other reviewers noted, there is no litterbox smell (I have cats). There is a musty/mildewy smell throughout the house (maybe why it smells like grandma’s?) and the linens need to be cleaned better. They smell like they were forgotten in the washing machine for a few days and have a funky smell like gym clothes. I think her cleaner needs to bleach them in hot water. Overall, it was an inexpensive place to rest my head in a quiet location. I am not sure I would stay again unless they can address the smell issue.
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Cleanliness
Several reviews say rooms are clean, but there are recurring reports of odors (musty or cat), smelly towels or linens, and some areas needing deeper cleaning or refresh.
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Nathalie
7 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Needs a good cleaning. Bathroom is gross. Don’t mind pets, but the smell was horrible.
Needs a good cleaning. Bathroom is gross. Don’t mind pets, but the smell was horrible.
4
David
10 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Property was in a nice area, but if you have a sensitive sense of smell, the litter box smell is overwhelming (i have a cat at home). Owner of thr house was friendly and accomidating.
Property was in a nice area, but if you have a sensitive sense of smell, the litter box smell is overwhelming (i have a cat at home). Owner of thr house was friendly and accomidating.
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Gina
23 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This is a family home, not an accommodation. We booked for 3 nights, but left after a few hours because there was little privacy (could hear everyone in the house and they could easily hear us; only thing private about the bathroom was a lock on the door - you had to go through the front foyer and common area then down a hall to get to the bathroom). Also, a lot of noise (creaky floors, people talking and doing whatever it throughout the house), an overpowering smell of food, and overall, the place was unkempt. The pillows on our bed were dirty and stained, walls had chips out of them, there was dust and dirt on the windowsill area. A child let us in and handed us instructions after I asked if there would be someone telling us about the place. Instructions included not to leave valuables in the room. If you’re travelling, not sure where you’d leave your valuables. We should have read the reviews. There were a lot of warnings. Owner was unreachable to discuss our concerns or by Expedia when we raised concerns with them. She agreed to give us a partial refund, so lost about $300.00 plus the cost of the replacement hotel we fled to late that first night. Buyer beware!
This is a family home, not an accommodation. We booked for 3 nights, but left after a few hours because there was little privacy (could hear everyone in the house and they could easily hear us; only thing private about the bathroom was a lock on the door - you had to go through the front foyer and common area then down a hall to get to the bathroom). Also, a lot of noise (creaky floors, people talking and doing whatever it throughout the house), an overpowering smell of food, and overall, the place was unkempt. The pillows on our bed were dirty and stained, walls had chips out of them, there was dust and dirt on the windowsill area. A child let us in and handed us instructions after I asked if there would be someone telling us about the place. Instructions included not to leave valuables in the room. If you’re travelling, not sure where you’d leave your valuables. We should have read the reviews. There were a lot of warnings. Owner was unreachable to discuss our concerns or by Expedia when we raised concerns with them. She agreed to give us a partial refund, so lost about $300.00 plus the cost of the replacement hotel we fled to late that first night. Buyer beware!
4
david
19 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Not much to like about this place. Terrible feline odor and cat wandered at night scratching door. Had to get Lysol spray to neutralize the smell and kill any germs. Distances to bus stop are exaggerated. If you enjoy the smell of chicken feet boiling all day you will love this place. Breakfast according to Expedia listing was nice but in reality pitiful.
Not much to like about this place. Terrible feline odor and cat wandered at night scratching door. Had to get Lysol spray to neutralize the smell and kill any germs. Distances to bus stop are exaggerated. If you enjoy the smell of chicken feet boiling all day you will love this place. Breakfast according to Expedia listing was nice but in reality pitiful.
10
Karen Laurel
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Street parking, room and beds were clean and comfortable - didn’t eat breakfast but used fridge downstairs to store leftover food. Host was friendly and available for anything we needed. Would stay again. One suggestion: having a full length mirror in room would be nice.
Street parking, room and beds were clean and comfortable - didn’t eat breakfast but used fridge downstairs to store leftover food. Host was friendly and available for anything we needed. Would stay again. One suggestion: having a full length mirror in room would be nice.
4
Katherine
4 Mar 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Towels and sheets smell, unclean
Towels and sheets smell, unclean
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Majbritt
15 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Det virkede ubelejligt vi kom. Håndklæderne lugtede jordslået. Det virkede ikke som om de lad at lave morgenmad. Vi blev spurt om vi ville have æg og takkede ja, sagde vores søn kom om 5 minutter og han også gerne ville have æg, men det om aldrig. Vi fik 2 kedelige dagsgamle croissanter at dele. Bøtterne ned morgenmadsprodukter var næsten tomme. Sengene var gode.
Det virkede ubelejligt vi kom. Håndklæderne lugtede jordslået. Det virkede ikke som om de lad at lave morgenmad. Vi blev spurt om vi ville have æg og takkede ja, sagde vores søn kom om 5 minutter og han også gerne ville have æg, men det om aldrig. Vi fik 2 kedelige dagsgamle croissanter at dele. Bøtterne ned morgenmadsprodukter var næsten tomme. Sengene var gode.
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Kelly
15 Jan 2026
·
Stayed 2 nights
The room was clean, family was nice. A suggestion would be to put some railings down at the bottom as that last stair to get the sidewalk was very slippery and i fell. Other then that it was a great stay.
The room was clean, family was nice. A suggestion would be to put some railings down at the bottom as that last stair to get the sidewalk was very slippery and i fell. Other then that it was a great stay.
8
Victoria
17 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 7 nights
The best thing about Sunshine House is the location. A quiet, leafy area with enormous craftsmen houses. A safe area about 10-15 min drive from downtown. About a block away is a cute market and a couple of bakeries/cafes. The included breakfast is basic continental with lots of options -toast, yogurt, cereal, bacon, eggs, muffins, and endless coffee/tea. There’s a small fridge and microwave for guest use. Lisa, the owner, lives there with her family. It feels a little like staying at your friend’s grandma’s house, since my other experiences with B&bs were that they were guest only and catered to romantic weekends. Despite what other reviewers noted, there is no litterbox smell (I have cats). There is a musty/mildewy smell throughout the house (maybe why it smells like grandma’s?) and the linens need to be cleaned better. They smell like they were forgotten in the washing machine for a few days and have a funky smell like gym clothes. I think her cleaner needs to bleach them in hot water. Overall, it was an inexpensive place to rest my head in a quiet location. I am not sure I would stay again unless they can address the smell issue.
The best thing about Sunshine House is the location. A quiet, leafy area with enormous craftsmen houses. A safe area about 10-15 min drive from downtown. About a block away is a cute market and a couple of bakeries/cafes. The included breakfast is basic continental with lots of options -toast, yogurt, cereal, bacon, eggs, muffins, and endless coffee/tea. There’s a small fridge and microwave for guest use. Lisa, the owner, lives there with her family. It feels a little like staying at your friend’s grandma’s house, since my other experiences with B&bs were that they were guest only and catered to romantic weekends. Despite what other reviewers noted, there is no litterbox smell (I have cats). There is a musty/mildewy smell throughout the house (maybe why it smells like grandma’s?) and the linens need to be cleaned better. They smell like they were forgotten in the washing machine for a few days and have a funky smell like gym clothes. I think her cleaner needs to bleach them in hot water. Overall, it was an inexpensive place to rest my head in a quiet location. I am not sure I would stay again unless they can address the smell issue.
10
Ashley
25 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lisa the host is lovely and the check in process was super easy! The room was clean and comfortable and the neighborhood was beautiful and safe.
Lisa the host is lovely and the check in process was super easy! The room was clean and comfortable and the neighborhood was beautiful and safe.
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Rooms
Beds are often comfortable, but some rooms are small or cold, with thin walls and dated furnishings; a few note layout issues or a broken bed affecting convenience.
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Ahmed
1 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Location is convenient enough for local transport into town. Unfortunately I found the room was small to accommodate 3 adults with luggage. One of the beds was broken but alternative arrangement was made for the 2nd night. Service was good, very friendly. Overall, good value for money
Location is convenient enough for local transport into town. Unfortunately I found the room was small to accommodate 3 adults with luggage. One of the beds was broken but alternative arrangement was made for the 2nd night. Service was good, very friendly. Overall, good value for money
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Janene
11 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
My stay was fine, this accommodation is very much a room within a family home which is in a fair condition. For the price, the proximity to UBC or downtown Vancouver is good. It is not a quiet house but I brought earplugs and a portable sound machine and was able to sleep. The king sized bed was comfortable but large for the room, pushed up against a wall and bruised me each time I walked past it. Linens were nice. Breakfast was offered (even on Sunday) but I did not have the time. Lisa seems a caring host. A general update and refresh of walls, furnishings and products could make this a more valuable property but as a budget option it does the job.
My stay was fine, this accommodation is very much a room within a family home which is in a fair condition. For the price, the proximity to UBC or downtown Vancouver is good. It is not a quiet house but I brought earplugs and a portable sound machine and was able to sleep. The king sized bed was comfortable but large for the room, pushed up against a wall and bruised me each time I walked past it. Linens were nice. Breakfast was offered (even on Sunday) but I did not have the time. Lisa seems a caring host. A general update and refresh of walls, furnishings and products could make this a more valuable property but as a budget option it does the job.
4
Kong Seok
10 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
가정집 숙소로 공동 화장실 사용등 불펴 옆방 소음 등
가정집 숙소로 공동 화장실 사용등 불펴 옆방 소음 등
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Kevin
12 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A nice little Bed and Breakfast located in a very convent location to Vancouver at a good price. The parking is great as well. The owner is super nice and friendly and asked us multiple times if we needed anything. She tried to make us as comfortable as possible which was very much appreciated. We did stay in the smaller room with three adults and I would recommend the larger room if available but it is manageable. We really enjoyed our stay and again it is super convent to access Vancouver. Vancouver is a beautiful city and this is the perfect place to stay outside the city!
A nice little Bed and Breakfast located in a very convent location to Vancouver at a good price. The parking is great as well. The owner is super nice and friendly and asked us multiple times if we needed anything. She tried to make us as comfortable as possible which was very much appreciated. We did stay in the smaller room with three adults and I would recommend the larger room if available but it is manageable. We really enjoyed our stay and again it is super convent to access Vancouver. Vancouver is a beautiful city and this is the perfect place to stay outside the city!
10
Bonnie
5 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We enjoyed our stay at The Sunshine House. Mrs. Joy was very sweet and accommodating. She allowed us to check in a few hours early and stay an extra hour after checkout. She stored our luggage until our cruise boarding time. The bed was very comfortable.
We enjoyed our stay at The Sunshine House. Mrs. Joy was very sweet and accommodating. She allowed us to check in a few hours early and stay an extra hour after checkout. She stored our luggage until our cruise boarding time. The bed was very comfortable.
10
rongjie
18 Feb 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Room so clean and quiet. We will cone back again.
Room so clean and quiet. We will cone back again.
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Harvey
12 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Sunshine House was very nice in a very quiet neighborhood. The host was very nice as well. Our room was great with a big king sized bed. Our only issue was we were told there no breakfast served on Sundays because it’s their day off. This wasn’t mentioned to us until Sunday morning. Plus there was no adjustments in the price without a breakfast.
The Sunshine House was very nice in a very quiet neighborhood. The host was very nice as well. Our room was great with a big king sized bed. Our only issue was we were told there no breakfast served on Sundays because it’s their day off. This wasn’t mentioned to us until Sunday morning. Plus there was no adjustments in the price without a breakfast.
10
Idil
16 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a beautiful house in a charming neighborhood. The owner is easy to communicate and welcoming. This place has everything you need ready for your vacation. We stayed in the room with the private bathroom and room itself was pretty spacious. Bathroom is tiny but functional and meets the needs.
This is a beautiful house in a charming neighborhood. The owner is easy to communicate and welcoming. This place has everything you need ready for your vacation. We stayed in the room with the private bathroom and room itself was pretty spacious. Bathroom is tiny but functional and meets the needs.
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ilana
31 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We were glad that we had lots planned during our two-night stay at the sunshine house. Although the house has a large living room for guest use, our room was not a comfortable place to hang out. Our bedroom (there are three) was very cold; the walls are paper- thin – and the owners, who live in the building, actually practiced drums for a significant part of one afternoon. There were options for breakfast; we were pretty unimpressed, but they will make custom eggs. We were frustrated with running out of milk for coffee—the owner ran out to get more. That said, coffee is available around the clock with a Keurig type machine. There are no dairy alternatives or half-and-half or cream.
We were glad that we had lots planned during our two-night stay at the sunshine house. Although the house has a large living room for guest use, our room was not a comfortable place to hang out. Our bedroom (there are three) was very cold; the walls are paper- thin – and the owners, who live in the building, actually practiced drums for a significant part of one afternoon. There were options for breakfast; we were pretty unimpressed, but they will make custom eggs. We were frustrated with running out of milk for coffee—the owner ran out to get more. That said, coffee is available around the clock with a Keurig type machine. There are no dairy alternatives or half-and-half or cream.
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Damita
31 Dec 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Convenient location. However, the property is quite dated.
Convenient location. However, the property is quite dated.
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Service
Lisa and the family are widely praised as warm, accommodating, and flexible with check-in and luggage, though one review reported difficulty reaching the owner.
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Heather
29 Jul 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
We are so happy that we stayed here. Lisa is a wonderful host, very accommodating, easy to reach out to with questions or to ask for recommendations. For those that want a charming experience where you will meet other travelers during breakfast, and want something that feels homey; this is a great pick for you. We were out and about all day long each of the days we were here, and it felt good knowing we would be able to relax when we got back and feel a break from the hustle of the city. The house is beautiful and the neighborhood is one you will want to walk around in. There is also a coffee shop a minute away walking that sells baked goods. It was perfect for us and our 5 year old. Thank you for welcoming us into your home, Lisa!
We are so happy that we stayed here. Lisa is a wonderful host, very accommodating, easy to reach out to with questions or to ask for recommendations. For those that want a charming experience where you will meet other travelers during breakfast, and want something that feels homey; this is a great pick for you. We were out and about all day long each of the days we were here, and it felt good knowing we would be able to relax when we got back and feel a break from the hustle of the city. The house is beautiful and the neighborhood is one you will want to walk around in. There is also a coffee shop a minute away walking that sells baked goods. It was perfect for us and our 5 year old. Thank you for welcoming us into your home, Lisa!
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Theoren
28 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Super great B&B with great hospitality. The neighbourhood was very safe and the location was super convenient for getting downtown. We loved our stay here.
Super great B&B with great hospitality. The neighbourhood was very safe and the location was super convenient for getting downtown. We loved our stay here.
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Gina
23 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This is a family home, not an accommodation. We booked for 3 nights, but left after a few hours because there was little privacy (could hear everyone in the house and they could easily hear us; only thing private about the bathroom was a lock on the door - you had to go through the front foyer and common area then down a hall to get to the bathroom). Also, a lot of noise (creaky floors, people talking and doing whatever it throughout the house), an overpowering smell of food, and overall, the place was unkempt. The pillows on our bed were dirty and stained, walls had chips out of them, there was dust and dirt on the windowsill area. A child let us in and handed us instructions after I asked if there would be someone telling us about the place. Instructions included not to leave valuables in the room. If you’re travelling, not sure where you’d leave your valuables. We should have read the reviews. There were a lot of warnings. Owner was unreachable to discuss our concerns or by Expedia when we raised concerns with them. She agreed to give us a partial refund, so lost about $300.00 plus the cost of the replacement hotel we fled to late that first night. Buyer beware!
This is a family home, not an accommodation. We booked for 3 nights, but left after a few hours because there was little privacy (could hear everyone in the house and they could easily hear us; only thing private about the bathroom was a lock on the door - you had to go through the front foyer and common area then down a hall to get to the bathroom). Also, a lot of noise (creaky floors, people talking and doing whatever it throughout the house), an overpowering smell of food, and overall, the place was unkempt. The pillows on our bed were dirty and stained, walls had chips out of them, there was dust and dirt on the windowsill area. A child let us in and handed us instructions after I asked if there would be someone telling us about the place. Instructions included not to leave valuables in the room. If you’re travelling, not sure where you’d leave your valuables. We should have read the reviews. There were a lot of warnings. Owner was unreachable to discuss our concerns or by Expedia when we raised concerns with them. She agreed to give us a partial refund, so lost about $300.00 plus the cost of the replacement hotel we fled to late that first night. Buyer beware!
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Karen Laurel
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Street parking, room and beds were clean and comfortable - didn’t eat breakfast but used fridge downstairs to store leftover food. Host was friendly and available for anything we needed. Would stay again. One suggestion: having a full length mirror in room would be nice.
Street parking, room and beds were clean and comfortable - didn’t eat breakfast but used fridge downstairs to store leftover food. Host was friendly and available for anything we needed. Would stay again. One suggestion: having a full length mirror in room would be nice.
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Kevin
12 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A nice little Bed and Breakfast located in a very convent location to Vancouver at a good price. The parking is great as well. The owner is super nice and friendly and asked us multiple times if we needed anything. She tried to make us as comfortable as possible which was very much appreciated. We did stay in the smaller room with three adults and I would recommend the larger room if available but it is manageable. We really enjoyed our stay and again it is super convent to access Vancouver. Vancouver is a beautiful city and this is the perfect place to stay outside the city!
A nice little Bed and Breakfast located in a very convent location to Vancouver at a good price. The parking is great as well. The owner is super nice and friendly and asked us multiple times if we needed anything. She tried to make us as comfortable as possible which was very much appreciated. We did stay in the smaller room with three adults and I would recommend the larger room if available but it is manageable. We really enjoyed our stay and again it is super convent to access Vancouver. Vancouver is a beautiful city and this is the perfect place to stay outside the city!
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Lorrie Ann
24 Nov 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Staff were wonderful. I love having access to the backyard every morning to enjoy the foliage and sunshine. Great having someone make eggs to start the day. Had shower every morning, as it was a very hot stay. Quiet and friendly atmosphere. Took long walks and the neighbourhoods were facinating. Would recommend this place to all.
Staff were wonderful. I love having access to the backyard every morning to enjoy the foliage and sunshine. Great having someone make eggs to start the day. Had shower every morning, as it was a very hot stay. Quiet and friendly atmosphere. Took long walks and the neighbourhoods were facinating. Would recommend this place to all.
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Kathryn
3 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
My stay was excellent - host was very accommodating and bedroom and bathroom were perfect for my stay. Rates were extremely reasonable.
My stay was excellent - host was very accommodating and bedroom and bathroom were perfect for my stay. Rates were extremely reasonable.
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Mary Christine
16 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The house is conveniently located. The host are warm welcoming and provide flexible time for check-in which is very important.
The house is conveniently located. The host are warm welcoming and provide flexible time for check-in which is very important.
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Bonnie
5 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We enjoyed our stay at The Sunshine House. Mrs. Joy was very sweet and accommodating. She allowed us to check in a few hours early and stay an extra hour after checkout. She stored our luggage until our cruise boarding time. The bed was very comfortable.
We enjoyed our stay at The Sunshine House. Mrs. Joy was very sweet and accommodating. She allowed us to check in a few hours early and stay an extra hour after checkout. She stored our luggage until our cruise boarding time. The bed was very comfortable.
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Ashley
25 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lisa the host is lovely and the check in process was super easy! The room was clean and comfortable and the neighborhood was beautiful and safe.
Lisa the host is lovely and the check in process was super easy! The room was clean and comfortable and the neighborhood was beautiful and safe.
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Location
Set in a quiet, safe area near bus stops and local shops, with easy access to UBC and downtown; one guest felt walking distances were overstated.
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Madison
13 Apr 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Simple but comfortable and great value. My wife has back trouble with uncomfortable beds, and the King bed in the first floor room met her needs. Host was attentive and provided good service. Charming neighborhood with small market, coffee and bakery about a block's walk away. Easy to park on the street. Easy to drive to UBC and Kitsilano and Point Grey neighborhoods.
Simple but comfortable and great value. My wife has back trouble with uncomfortable beds, and the King bed in the first floor room met her needs. Host was attentive and provided good service. Charming neighborhood with small market, coffee and bakery about a block's walk away. Easy to park on the street. Easy to drive to UBC and Kitsilano and Point Grey neighborhoods.
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david
19 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Not much to like about this place. Terrible feline odor and cat wandered at night scratching door. Had to get Lysol spray to neutralize the smell and kill any germs. Distances to bus stop are exaggerated. If you enjoy the smell of chicken feet boiling all day you will love this place. Breakfast according to Expedia listing was nice but in reality pitiful.
Not much to like about this place. Terrible feline odor and cat wandered at night scratching door. Had to get Lysol spray to neutralize the smell and kill any germs. Distances to bus stop are exaggerated. If you enjoy the smell of chicken feet boiling all day you will love this place. Breakfast according to Expedia listing was nice but in reality pitiful.
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Markus
18 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Nette Familie, Betten waren ok, Frühstück für meinen Geschmack etwas wenig und (leider) nicht so wie auf den Fotos (etwas spartanischer)! City ist das t den Bus (Haltestelle keine zwei Minuten entfernt) zu erreichen (Fahrzeit ca. 15 Minuten)
Nette Familie, Betten waren ok, Frühstück für meinen Geschmack etwas wenig und (leider) nicht so wie auf den Fotos (etwas spartanischer)! City ist das t den Bus (Haltestelle keine zwei Minuten entfernt) zu erreichen (Fahrzeit ca. 15 Minuten)
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Mary Christine
16 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The house is conveniently located. The host are warm welcoming and provide flexible time for check-in which is very important.
The house is conveniently located. The host are warm welcoming and provide flexible time for check-in which is very important.
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Deena
30 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The owners are very nice and the house is in a great area. It was a good base for our visit.
The owners are very nice and the house is in a great area. It was a good base for our visit.
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Paul
6 Nov 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
I had some meetings at the University of British Columbia (UBC). There aren't many hotels near UBC and the hotels in Downtown Vancouver are rather far from campus. I thus found The Sunshine House on Expedia. It's a Bed-and-Breakfast in a neighborhood suburb (Dunbar, Point Grey, Kitsilano). It's free (street parking) and only a 10-min drive to UBC. So, I decided to take a chance. It's a large 2-story house (and basement) with about 5 guest rooms. The owner/family lives in basement.. The main floor has a few guest rooms and the dining area (where breakfast is served). The 2nd floor has the remaining guest rooms. I enjoyed the congeniality and hospitality of the owner (Lisa). They are helpful without being overly so (i.e. they leave you alone). They place is quiet and clean, the room/bed is comfortable. One is given 2 keys, one for the front door and the other for your room. There's always coffee (Keurig), hot water, and breakfast includes muffins, croissants, juice, etc. Lisa also offers guests eggs. I would definitely stay again and recommend to others. Downtown Vancouver is hectic with lots of traffic and hotel parking is expensive. Unless you really need to be in Downtown and/or require public transportation, The Sunshine House is a great option!
I had some meetings at the University of British Columbia (UBC). There aren't many hotels near UBC and the hotels in Downtown Vancouver are rather far from campus. I thus found The Sunshine House on Expedia. It's a Bed-and-Breakfast in a neighborhood suburb (Dunbar, Point Grey, Kitsilano). It's free (street parking) and only a 10-min drive to UBC. So, I decided to take a chance. It's a large 2-story house (and basement) with about 5 guest rooms. The owner/family lives in basement.. The main floor has a few guest rooms and the dining area (where breakfast is served). The 2nd floor has the remaining guest rooms. I enjoyed the congeniality and hospitality of the owner (Lisa). They are helpful without being overly so (i.e. they leave you alone). They place is quiet and clean, the room/bed is comfortable. One is given 2 keys, one for the front door and the other for your room. There's always coffee (Keurig), hot water, and breakfast includes muffins, croissants, juice, etc. Lisa also offers guests eggs. I would definitely stay again and recommend to others. Downtown Vancouver is hectic with lots of traffic and hotel parking is expensive. Unless you really need to be in Downtown and/or require public transportation, The Sunshine House is a great option!
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Austin
8 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The sunshine house was lovely and made our stay in Vancouver very easy and nice. The owner was very welcoming, and we were able to take buses to downtown & back pretty easily.
The sunshine house was lovely and made our stay in Vancouver very easy and nice. The owner was very welcoming, and we were able to take buses to downtown & back pretty easily.
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Victoria
17 Oct 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
The best thing about Sunshine House is the location. A quiet, leafy area with enormous craftsmen houses. A safe area about 10-15 min drive from downtown. About a block away is a cute market and a couple of bakeries/cafes. The included breakfast is basic continental with lots of options -toast, yogurt, cereal, bacon, eggs, muffins, and endless coffee/tea. There’s a small fridge and microwave for guest use. Lisa, the owner, lives there with her family. It feels a little like staying at your friend’s grandma’s house, since my other experiences with B&bs were that they were guest only and catered to romantic weekends. Despite what other reviewers noted, there is no litterbox smell (I have cats). There is a musty/mildewy smell throughout the house (maybe why it smells like grandma’s?) and the linens need to be cleaned better. They smell like they were forgotten in the washing machine for a few days and have a funky smell like gym clothes. I think her cleaner needs to bleach them in hot water. Overall, it was an inexpensive place to rest my head in a quiet location. I am not sure I would stay again unless they can address the smell issue.
The best thing about Sunshine House is the location. A quiet, leafy area with enormous craftsmen houses. A safe area about 10-15 min drive from downtown. About a block away is a cute market and a couple of bakeries/cafes. The included breakfast is basic continental with lots of options -toast, yogurt, cereal, bacon, eggs, muffins, and endless coffee/tea. There’s a small fridge and microwave for guest use. Lisa, the owner, lives there with her family. It feels a little like staying at your friend’s grandma’s house, since my other experiences with B&bs were that they were guest only and catered to romantic weekends. Despite what other reviewers noted, there is no litterbox smell (I have cats). There is a musty/mildewy smell throughout the house (maybe why it smells like grandma’s?) and the linens need to be cleaned better. They smell like they were forgotten in the washing machine for a few days and have a funky smell like gym clothes. I think her cleaner needs to bleach them in hot water. Overall, it was an inexpensive place to rest my head in a quiet location. I am not sure I would stay again unless they can address the smell issue.
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Kathy
20 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
near our venue, quiet
near our venue, quiet
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Damita
31 Dec 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Convenient location. However, the property is quite dated.
Convenient location. However, the property is quite dated.
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Dining
Breakfast ranges from basic continental to cooked eggs on request; multiple reviews note it is not served on Sundays and differs from online photos, with occasional shortages or stale items.
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Kimberly
14 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This property’s information needs to be updated. The pictures shown of breakfast is incorrect. Breakfast is a self-serve toast and/or cereal unless you ask Lisa for breakfast, then you are given eggs, hash browns and a croissant as a choice. Breakfast is not served 7-10am, but 8-10am. Breakfast is NOT served on Sundays. The picture of the deck should be taken off as that is NOT available space to use. Also, the door to the first floor room needs to be fixed so it will close without having to lock it. The house cat found its way into our room at 2am and jumped on the bed! It was a shock! Our door was unlocked briefly so my friend could go to the w.c. Which is how the cat got in. Positive things - bed was comfortable!
This property’s information needs to be updated. The pictures shown of breakfast is incorrect. Breakfast is a self-serve toast and/or cereal unless you ask Lisa for breakfast, then you are given eggs, hash browns and a croissant as a choice. Breakfast is not served 7-10am, but 8-10am. Breakfast is NOT served on Sundays. The picture of the deck should be taken off as that is NOT available space to use. Also, the door to the first floor room needs to be fixed so it will close without having to lock it. The house cat found its way into our room at 2am and jumped on the bed! It was a shock! Our door was unlocked briefly so my friend could go to the w.c. Which is how the cat got in. Positive things - bed was comfortable!
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junjie
2 Nov 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Awesome staying experience, quiet and safety with beautiful sight. Warmly hospitality, exellent breakfast even have home made pumkin congee. Will come again.
Awesome staying experience, quiet and safety with beautiful sight. Warmly hospitality, exellent breakfast even have home made pumkin congee. Will come again.
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david
19 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Not much to like about this place. Terrible feline odor and cat wandered at night scratching door. Had to get Lysol spray to neutralize the smell and kill any germs. Distances to bus stop are exaggerated. If you enjoy the smell of chicken feet boiling all day you will love this place. Breakfast according to Expedia listing was nice but in reality pitiful.
Not much to like about this place. Terrible feline odor and cat wandered at night scratching door. Had to get Lysol spray to neutralize the smell and kill any germs. Distances to bus stop are exaggerated. If you enjoy the smell of chicken feet boiling all day you will love this place. Breakfast according to Expedia listing was nice but in reality pitiful.
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Markus
18 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Nette Familie, Betten waren ok, Frühstück für meinen Geschmack etwas wenig und (leider) nicht so wie auf den Fotos (etwas spartanischer)! City ist das t den Bus (Haltestelle keine zwei Minuten entfernt) zu erreichen (Fahrzeit ca. 15 Minuten)
Nette Familie, Betten waren ok, Frühstück für meinen Geschmack etwas wenig und (leider) nicht so wie auf den Fotos (etwas spartanischer)! City ist das t den Bus (Haltestelle keine zwei Minuten entfernt) zu erreichen (Fahrzeit ca. 15 Minuten)
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Rachel
18 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
It is like a house converted to several airbnbs, so a shared living space. Breakfast is included and owner is friendly, but must ask for breakfast and it is quite simple.
It is like a house converted to several airbnbs, so a shared living space. Breakfast is included and owner is friendly, but must ask for breakfast and it is quite simple.
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Martin
10 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This a traveller's hostel kinda place, not so well kept or managed. The room was cold. The milk at breakfast on the first day was sour. The grapes were old and going brown. I would not recommend this place, especially for the price point.
This a traveller's hostel kinda place, not so well kept or managed. The room was cold. The milk at breakfast on the first day was sour. The grapes were old and going brown. I would not recommend this place, especially for the price point.
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Majbritt
15 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Det virkede ubelejligt vi kom. Håndklæderne lugtede jordslået. Det virkede ikke som om de lad at lave morgenmad. Vi blev spurt om vi ville have æg og takkede ja, sagde vores søn kom om 5 minutter og han også gerne ville have æg, men det om aldrig. Vi fik 2 kedelige dagsgamle croissanter at dele. Bøtterne ned morgenmadsprodukter var næsten tomme. Sengene var gode.
Det virkede ubelejligt vi kom. Håndklæderne lugtede jordslået. Det virkede ikke som om de lad at lave morgenmad. Vi blev spurt om vi ville have æg og takkede ja, sagde vores søn kom om 5 minutter og han også gerne ville have æg, men det om aldrig. Vi fik 2 kedelige dagsgamle croissanter at dele. Bøtterne ned morgenmadsprodukter var næsten tomme. Sengene var gode.
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Harvey
12 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Sunshine House was very nice in a very quiet neighborhood. The host was very nice as well. Our room was great with a big king sized bed. Our only issue was we were told there no breakfast served on Sundays because it’s their day off. This wasn’t mentioned to us until Sunday morning. Plus there was no adjustments in the price without a breakfast.
The Sunshine House was very nice in a very quiet neighborhood. The host was very nice as well. Our room was great with a big king sized bed. Our only issue was we were told there no breakfast served on Sundays because it’s their day off. This wasn’t mentioned to us until Sunday morning. Plus there was no adjustments in the price without a breakfast.
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David
22 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lisa was very hospitable. Great breakfast. Beautiful neighborhood and close to everything. Price was fantastic compared to hotels in the area.
Lisa was very hospitable. Great breakfast. Beautiful neighborhood and close to everything. Price was fantastic compared to hotels in the area.
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Victoria
17 Oct 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
The best thing about Sunshine House is the location. A quiet, leafy area with enormous craftsmen houses. A safe area about 10-15 min drive from downtown. About a block away is a cute market and a couple of bakeries/cafes. The included breakfast is basic continental with lots of options -toast, yogurt, cereal, bacon, eggs, muffins, and endless coffee/tea. There’s a small fridge and microwave for guest use. Lisa, the owner, lives there with her family. It feels a little like staying at your friend’s grandma’s house, since my other experiences with B&bs were that they were guest only and catered to romantic weekends. Despite what other reviewers noted, there is no litterbox smell (I have cats). There is a musty/mildewy smell throughout the house (maybe why it smells like grandma’s?) and the linens need to be cleaned better. They smell like they were forgotten in the washing machine for a few days and have a funky smell like gym clothes. I think her cleaner needs to bleach them in hot water. Overall, it was an inexpensive place to rest my head in a quiet location. I am not sure I would stay again unless they can address the smell issue.
The best thing about Sunshine House is the location. A quiet, leafy area with enormous craftsmen houses. A safe area about 10-15 min drive from downtown. About a block away is a cute market and a couple of bakeries/cafes. The included breakfast is basic continental with lots of options -toast, yogurt, cereal, bacon, eggs, muffins, and endless coffee/tea. There’s a small fridge and microwave for guest use. Lisa, the owner, lives there with her family. It feels a little like staying at your friend’s grandma’s house, since my other experiences with B&bs were that they were guest only and catered to romantic weekends. Despite what other reviewers noted, there is no litterbox smell (I have cats). There is a musty/mildewy smell throughout the house (maybe why it smells like grandma’s?) and the linens need to be cleaned better. They smell like they were forgotten in the washing machine for a few days and have a funky smell like gym clothes. I think her cleaner needs to bleach them in hot water. Overall, it was an inexpensive place to rest my head in a quiet location. I am not sure I would stay again unless they can address the smell issue.
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Rodolfo
14 Aug 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Fine in a pinch. Old house with a smell of humidity throughout and plenty of little quirks (windows didn’t quite shut, pillows were stained, towels smelled funky). Also being rooms in a house you will listen to everything around you (people leaving or arriving, bathroom notices and the such).
Fine in a pinch. Old house with a smell of humidity throughout and plenty of little quirks (windows didn’t quite shut, pillows were stained, towels smelled funky). Also being rooms in a house you will listen to everything around you (people leaving or arriving, bathroom notices and the such).
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Rose
8 Jul 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Location is wonderful. Leafy safe and quiet street. Lisa the host is very attentive and made tasty nutritious breakfasts. House is quiet with homelike feel.
Location is wonderful. Leafy safe and quiet street. Lisa the host is very attentive and made tasty nutritious breakfasts. House is quiet with homelike feel.
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Ann
21 Jun 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The description by the Sunshine House on Hotels.com was very misleading. The room we reserved does not include a private bath. The bathroom was located down the hall from the bedroom and did not offer the privacy I expected as it’s adjacent to the nearby living room. The bedroom was extremely small and lacked any space to place our suitcases. Blotches of spackle were on the walls ( perhaps in preparation for painting the room?) and there were visible chips in the woodworking. The bed was much too high up and difficult to get into especially for seniors like myself. They did provide a step stool but not safe to use in the middle of the night. In addition there are 2 cats living in the house and allowed to roam everywhere including where food is prepared and served. There’s a slight odor of their presence. In general the place appeared worn with no noticeable improvements since they posted pictures years ago to advertise their place. Since I booked the room very far in advance and unfortunately did not read prior reviews that identified similar problems, I did not receive any type of partial refund after I decided to depart early. I spoke to the owner and tried to negotiate what I thought was a reasonable partial refund but to no avail. Buyer beware and avoid this place.
The description by the Sunshine House on Hotels.com was very misleading. The room we reserved does not include a private bath. The bathroom was located down the hall from the bedroom and did not offer the privacy I expected as it’s adjacent to the nearby living room. The bedroom was extremely small and lacked any space to place our suitcases. Blotches of spackle were on the walls ( perhaps in preparation for painting the room?) and there were visible chips in the woodworking. The bed was much too high up and difficult to get into especially for seniors like myself. They did provide a step stool but not safe to use in the middle of the night. In addition there are 2 cats living in the house and allowed to roam everywhere including where food is prepared and served. There’s a slight odor of their presence. In general the place appeared worn with no noticeable improvements since they posted pictures years ago to advertise their place. Since I booked the room very far in advance and unfortunately did not read prior reviews that identified similar problems, I did not receive any type of partial refund after I decided to depart early. I spoke to the owner and tried to negotiate what I thought was a reasonable partial refund but to no avail. Buyer beware and avoid this place.
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melanie
16 Jun 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Beautiful street in a lovely neighbourhood and convenient for going to UBC graduations. Free street parking was a bonus. As for the B& B, I would say it was not quite what I expected. So this is Vancouver and for the price it is reasonable. However, I will caution you when reading the description. 1. Private bathroom- ours was not ensuite and was in a hallway at the top of the stairs, so not very private. 2. Garden view - our window looked out at the house next door. The other window had a massive table/desk which prevented us from looking out. Chairs would have been better. 3. English breakfast- not the one from England. There is a basic breakfast though which is fine. One day we missed the owner so never got the eggs. A few constructive suggestions: Bathroom needs the towel rack and toilet paper rack back up, and an overall update. Shower was fine - good water pressure and nice shampoos etc. The house itself is an old charming place with potential but it requires some updates and furniture could be placed in a more inviting way. Some cosy couches facing each other with a coffee table would be more inviting and comfortable to sit down and spend time in the shared space. Overall this was a reasonable option for a few days in Vancouver.
Beautiful street in a lovely neighbourhood and convenient for going to UBC graduations. Free street parking was a bonus. As for the B& B, I would say it was not quite what I expected. So this is Vancouver and for the price it is reasonable. However, I will caution you when reading the description. 1. Private bathroom- ours was not ensuite and was in a hallway at the top of the stairs, so not very private. 2. Garden view - our window looked out at the house next door. The other window had a massive table/desk which prevented us from looking out. Chairs would have been better. 3. English breakfast- not the one from England. There is a basic breakfast though which is fine. One day we missed the owner so never got the eggs. A few constructive suggestions: Bathroom needs the towel rack and toilet paper rack back up, and an overall update. Shower was fine - good water pressure and nice shampoos etc. The house itself is an old charming place with potential but it requires some updates and furniture could be placed in a more inviting way. Some cosy couches facing each other with a coffee table would be more inviting and comfortable to sit down and spend time in the shared space. Overall this was a reasonable option for a few days in Vancouver.
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Sam
15 Jun 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
It was nice to have a private bedroom with a locking door and private bathroom. This is an older house and not much living space to use. Breakfast was adequate but not as pictured. Located on a quiet street with street parking.
It was nice to have a private bedroom with a locking door and private bathroom. This is an older house and not much living space to use. Breakfast was adequate but not as pictured. Located on a quiet street with street parking.
FAQs about The Sunshine House-Free Parking
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary breakfast is provided, but specific serving hours are not detailed.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:30 until 23:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out options are not specified.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is situated in the West Side neighborhood of Vancouver, close to Kitsilano Beach, Stanley Park, and BC Place Stadium.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
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Check-in time starts at16:00Check-in time ends at23:59Check-out time ends at10:00
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
Age Requirements
Minimum age to check in is 18 years old
Pets
Pets not allowed;
Front Desk Services
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Identification
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges;
Children And Extra Bed Policy
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy;
Dining
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Popular amenities
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family room
Garden
Luggage storage
Free parking
Parking
Parking
Free parking
Parking Onsite
Internet
Free wi-fi
Activities
Garden
Services
Luggage storage
24-Hour Front Desk
General
Non-smoking rooms
Family room