The Garden Railway Suite
Vancouver Coast & Mountains, New Westminster Vacation Rental
My Rating:
Hot TubFireplace/StovePet FriendlyLaundryInternetDock Accommodates:Comf. 2 Max 2
If you are a fan of steam powered model railways or early westcoast Canadian architecture, then perhaps this suite might be of interest to you.Located in pretty Queen's Park Heritage District, this suite offers a unique opportunity for those in the model railway world to experience a live steam "O" Gauge or Gauge One [G Scale] garden railway. The owner of which is only ever too happy to "steam-up" and display for you a range of models from very early pre-war O-Gauge steamers, to his latest creation in Gauge One.
So if names like Aster or Bassett-Lowke tickle your fancy, then by all means bring your own engines for a run while you stay.
Perhaps "Mrs. Train Enthusiast" might enjoy a walk around the delightful neighbourhood featuring many heritage homes of varied architectural design and offering only that available to a mature landscape. Rangi
ng from 1880's statuesque Queen Ann homes with towering roof lines to gingerbready style cottages tucked in unexpected corners. Queen's Park has a couple of days worth of exploring available for those interested. If a tour of the inside of a selection of these homes is your thing, then perhaps the Annual Heritage Home Tour might be of interest, this event is usually held in May. Also within a 10-15 minute walk, are Queen's Park itself with its sports arenas and formal Rose Garden, etc., Moody Park Arena, and lots of shopping.If you have any questions about this property, please contact us.
Facilities:
sleeping / living area with gas fireplace, colour TV, VCR; book library; private 4 piece bathroom with tub/shower combo and electric heater; equipped kitchenette, electric stove/oven [please note: what looks like a fridge in the photos is actually a freezer]; family of 4 lives upstairs [no pets]; access to laundry facilities [shared with home owners]
Sleeping:
1 new queen sized bed / down duvet
Other Amenities:
bring your Gauge One or 'O' Gauge steam engine to 'play trains' on the private garden railway, private entrance at rear of house; street parking;In the Area:
The Columbia Skytrain Station is just a 10-15 minute walk south for downtown Vancouver, English Bay, Gastown, Granville Island; Stanley Park. 20 minutes to Vancouver International Airport.Locally, this historic area offers antique/retro shops, the Quay Market and boardwalk, theatres, restaurants, pubs, casino. Queen's Park is an easy 10 minute walk from the house and offers: Vagabond Playhouse (Live Theatre); Art Gallery; Rose Garden; Nature Run; Children's Playground & Petting Zoo. Minutes from recreation/fitness facilities. Shopping, restaurants and pubs are all a short easy walk away in Uptown New Westminster.
Royal Columbian Hospital is about a 10 minute drive.
The Justice Institute of BC is about a 10 minute walk. This location is 30-40 minutes drive to the ferry, downtown Vancouver, White Rock, North Vancouver - very centrally located.
You'll also be conveniently located to some of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic events [February 12-28, 2010].
an example of a heritage home in the area
Renter's Comments:
"....We have been incredibly comfortable and happy in "our suite"... thank you, thank you, thank you....Thank you for sharing your Garden Railway with us - can't wait to come back and 'steam-up' again..."This property is best suited to a couple, thank you.
Rates:
$100/nt or $75/nt for 2 or more nightsSecurity Deposit:
$500Gallery
