Home away from home

Guesthouse in Vancouver

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At Home away from home, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of British Columbia and Vancouver Waterfront. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Public transportation is close by: Marine Drive Station is just 5 minutes by foot.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Gas grills
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

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About the neighborhood

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641 W 71st Ave, Vancouver, BC, V6P 2Z9

What's nearby

  • Marpole Curling Club - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Main Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Metro Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • River Rock Casino Resort - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Richmond Night Market - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 12 min drive
  • Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) - 28 min drive
  • Pitt Meadows, BC (YPK) - 51 min drive
  • Abbotsford, BC (YXX-Abbotsford Intl.) - 68 min drive
  • Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base) - 25 miles/40.3 km
  • Mayne Island, BC (YAV-Miners Bay Seaplane Base) - 25.9 miles/41.7 km
  • Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 14 min drive
  • North Vancouver Station - 23 min drive
  • Vancouver, BC (XEA-Vancouver Pacific Central Station) - 26 min drive
  • Marine Drive Station - 5 min walk
  • Bridgeport Station - 26 min walk
  • Langara-49th Avenue Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kinton Ramen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Joy Cafe Fortune Terrace - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Home away from home

At Home away from home, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of British Columbia and Vancouver Waterfront. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Public transportation is close by: Marine Drive Station is just 5 minutes by foot.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 3 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls, off-leash area, and litter boxes available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Gas grills

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent

Sleep well

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping (surcharge)
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: CAD 20 per person, per day

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an extra charge of CAD 130; may vary based on length of stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Property Registration Number 25-155933

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Home away from home?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas, food and water bowls, and litter boxes are available.

Is parking offered on site at Home away from home?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Home away from home?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Home away from home?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but River Rock Casino Resort (5-min drive) and Great Canadian Casino at the Holiday Inn (9-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Home away from home and nearby?

Home away from home has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Home away from home like?

Home away from home is in West Side, a short 5-minute walk from Marine Drive Station.

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