Reviews of John's House in Vancouver West

John’s house is a very affordable option if you want to stay close to downtown Vancouver. The neighborhood feels cozy and safe, with a nice local atmosphere. The bus stop is only a 5-minute walk away, which makes it easy to get downtown quickly. There’s also a supermarket nearby, which was convenient for picking up essentials. The bed was very comfortable, and the room matched our expectations. It was clean, simple, and provided everything we needed for a short stay. Overall, it’s a good choice if you’re looking for a budget-friendly place in a great location.

I feel this place is more suitable for an overnight stay. We stayed for 7 nights and unfortunately didn’t have a good night’s sleep. This was mainly because the house is very noisy. We were woken up multiple times during the night when people got up early, used the bathroom, or left. Other guests were also quite noisy, which made it difficult to rest. Our room was directly connected to the room next door by a locked door, and we could hear the person talking and snoring, which wasn’t ideal. On top of that, you share one bathroom and toilet with three other rooms. It’s manageable, but not very convenient if you’re on a schedule or simply need the toilet. There also wasn’t really a kitchen to prepare meals, only disposable plates, cutlery, and a microwave. If you want to make a simple breakfast or lunch, there’s not much space to do so. So I recommend this place if you’re looking for a short overnight stay, but for 7 nights it’s a bit too uncomfortable and lacking in privacy to be enjoyable.

The check-in process was smooth, with a good lock system and clear instructions for entry and Wi-Fi. The room and bed were clean, and I appreciated that there was coffee, tea, and plenty of kitchen items available.

However, the room is located in the basement, which made it quite noisy from upstairs, even during the night. The air circulation is poor, so the basement has a noticeable cat smell and musty air. The mattress was very firm, and I had back pain after just a few hours of sleep. The biggest downside was the bathroom, which was really dirty — I chose not to use it at all.

Clean room in a quiet and safe neighbourhood. The bed was okay.

The host never showed his face, I haven't seen him in all these days, not even to welcome me, which I find rather careless. The entrance to the house has a very nasty smell, but you don't smell it in the room. The bathroom was a bit nasty, with mould and weird things lying around. The front door could be opened by anyone, the security code isn't even needed. Also notice that this house is not near to the city centre, it takes a 40-minute bus ride.

excellent value for money

Nothing

Clean and quiet.

Old furniture and overpriced.

My favorite thing about the room was how comfy and clean the bed was.

I didn't like that the common area/kitchen smelled like dog pee. Wasn't noticeable in the private room, though.

Probably John's house is the oldest house in a quiet and beautiful neighbourhood. The person who is in charge is so nice and if you have early flight, it might be a good choice to be a bit closer.

A bit far from downtown.

It's great for it's value, the bed and pillow was really comfortable and the bathroom was also great. John is really kind, he picked me up from the airport and took me there the next day. It was just a 15 minute ride. I would absolutely stay here again.

Free tea and coffee. A shared refrigerator, microwave, kettle, and hair dryer are available, along with cups, forks, spoons, paper plates, and clean drinking water. Tissues, toilet paper, and towels are provided. The bed was clean and comfortable, and the owner was flexible and responsive. Easy bus access to downtown, though it’s a little far from the train station. The little porch by the entrance was my favorite spot. I loved sitting there to work, and the Wi-Fi was smooth and reliable.

I needed to text the owner to use the laundry, but the quick response made it easy. The bathroom could have been a bit cleaner, but overall, it was a good stay.

John's house is nestled in a sweet little suburb south of downtown. I was only there one night but I wished I'd stayed longer. John was very communicative and allowed me to store baggage before check in. The room is simple but lovely. There are coffee making facilities downstairs which helped me fight jetlag. The suburb is very pleasant to walk around in and if you're lucky, like me, you might hear piano music emitting from some homes whilst on an afternoon walk. Do yourself a favour and avoid the harrowing streets of downtown and stay at John's place instead.

The place is very nice and budget friendly. I highly recommend this one if you value your sleep and privacy. The neighborhood is super nice and beautiful. Busstop if a few minutes walk away and the bus rides are quite cheap. I will go back before returning to europe.

Price, neighborhood, ease of access, full kitchen.

Super low ceiling. But OK.

Room size, kitchen, shower, clean, super host

Needs to walk downstairs, a bit challenging when carry large luggages because of semi basement room

Location. Comfortable, nice coffee station.

Bathroom needs improvement. Price is high for overall experience.

The location is great, close to downtown and just a 5 minute walk to the nearest bus stop. House is easy to find, nice neighborhood, and felt safe. Room was very clean and comfortable.

Shared bathroom didn't have hand soap and was a bit cluttered. Room lamps were all very bright; there was no option for soft lighting. Communication with owner could have been better--we just received one-word answers.

Everything was clean.Bed was comfortable and the location was great.Hassle free and was exactly what I wanted.

There wasn't anything I would take issue with.

My room was clean and comfortable, in a well-maintained old house with character. The shared bathroom was well-stocked, although not very recently cleaned.

I never met John, and he seemed pay little attention to guests’s needs and requests. For example, his ad offers rides to and from the airport, but I got no response when I emailed that I’d like to book a ride back to the airport. Additionally, there was a small table by the stairs that had a coffeemaker and electric teapot - but the boxes containing spoons, creamer, etc were empty. As a guest, I felt like I was an afterthought.

John was very accommodating with a special need situation we had. The bed was super comfortable!