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Reviews of Balaclava Park House close UBC and Downtown

3042 West 31st Avenue, Dunbar, V6L 2A6 Vancouver, Canada

#62 of 93 B&Bs and inns in Vancouver

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Review Score

Based on 23 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    7.8

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free Wifi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: November 24, 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful home with extremely comfortable beds, everything except the shower was amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing that we didn’t like was the shower. The hot and cold shower controls in the basement area were ridiculously hard to figure out. The shower water was either way too cold or skin peeling hot. The hot/cold mixer and controls need to be replaced to be able to talk a proper shower.

    It was a beautiful setting and we had basement rooms that didn’t feel like the basement at all with 10 foot high ceilings

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2024

    9.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One room was supercold and one superhot. In that one which is superhot there is no proper ventilation since no windows and it is more soundproof. We also did not expect someone living and sleeping in living area when entering the house, it felt weird, crossing someone sleeping on the way to your room. I also did not see balcony for common use as it was mentioned in facilitues. Some rooms also are not soundproof so you can hear everything what neighbours talking. But those are small minor issues, overall place looks nice and in great neighbourhood also.

    Comfortable beds, great bathroom and kitchen amenities

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We got the basement rooms. It's all nice and clean except that it's a little bit hot that made us uncomfortable at night

    Peaceful and clean

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check in procedure could be improved recommend enhanced early contact between client and property owner for improved coordination in future visits

    Location for access to visit sites in West Pt Grey and downtown and across from Balaclava park across the street. Very good parking available right in front of property

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The weather in Vancouver.

    Location was great. It was very quite. We all got a good sleep. The beds comfortable and had nice new linens. Kids had own room too.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms are located on the lower level of the house. When we arrived people were doing their laundry on the lower level where our rooms were located and was unexpected as we thought it was more private.

    The location was so close to where we needed to be (which was UBC). The accommodations were good with plenty of room and very clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    8.0
    Nice property in a quiet location. Basement rooms with no view or natural light.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The basement of the property is used for guest accomodation. It is like staying in a bunker. No natural light. The main bedroom is very tight. The second bedroom is a home cinema room with a couch pull out bed. Both beds are uncomfortable. The Air Con is very loud and controlled by the main house. As you are in the basement the water system is running through and the noise is loud.

    This is a superb modern property in a nice quiet location. Nice bathroom and a very good washing machine.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly and helpful host, the area is gorgeous and beautiful, the house is great, clean and comfortable. We would be happy to come again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2024

    10
    Comfortable stay at a decent price in a nice, quiet neighborhood.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I didn't run into any problems. Everything seemed to work just fine.

    The location is very good. The ability to park is exceptional. Because I was a returning client I was given a discount. This time though I booked the basement set of rooms as I had brought my son with me. While I was in one room, he was in the other with the big screen TV so he could watch Netflix. That room is down the hallway so he could watch and it did not keep me awake. All the rooms were comfortable and spacious. And I liked having access to the laundry. I was a little surprised on how high the ceilings were. I guess when they build basements in Vancouver now I guess they want high ceilings. A far cry from my student days. Photos are true. It is a good location and will appeal to those who like to walk around the classic Vancouver West Side neighborhoods.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Did not really feel comfortable/welcomed, large kitchen just for owner family, who is also living in the house.

    Not too far from Center

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2024

    5.0
    Not recommended!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are located in the basement. This is not listed in the description. One room has no window and no aircondition. The room was really hot! The waterpipes of the House are running through the room so you could hear any water running. Next to the rooms in the basement was another rented appartement. The people were really loud. 3-4 other people are living in the 1st floor. If you like to have some privacy these rooms are definitely not recommended. Both beds were really unconfortable. Next to the rooms was a small kitchen located. The people in the house are using the washing machine and dryer which were also really loud.

    The House is next to a park and playground. The Bus No. 2 takes you to Downtown in 30min. We could use the kitchen Upstairs.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2024

    5.0
    Clean rooms but to hot in house. It's summer turn on the ac.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No one communicated when we called them. The owner doesn't live there. The basement rooms were so hot we couldn't sleep. The air conditioner was turned off in whole house when we arrived. The temp outside was 31. The temp inside was 28. Not comfortable as soon as we arrived. We asked that the ac get turned on so we went out shopping came back it was still not working. You also need more of a sitting area for your guests outside on patio.

    Very clean

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2024

    10
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    2 large bedrooms, kitchenette and bathroom all on 1 floor. Ideal for a family.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2024

    10
    Nice place to stay, located in a peaceful neighborhood across the street from a park.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We took nice daily walks to restaurants and coffee shops. The host kindly shipped me a briefcase that I had left behind.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2024

    1.0
    Overpriced and uncomfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Firstly it mentions it has air conditioning and a balcony, the rooms were located in the basement with no windows let alone the balcony. It was also very warm and no where to adjust the air conditioning. Secondly, it mentions two bed and the photos make it look like it's 2 bedroom plus a sitting room, but it's one bed and a fold out couch. The fold out couch collapsed mulitple times throughout the night, rolling me out and forcing me to get up and pull it back out. Thirdly, it doesn't mention it's a home stay and no private entrance into the apartment. We also had someone enter our space and tell us to go to bed when we were we preparing for bed after being home for 10 minutes and conversating at a respectable level. Lastly, there was only 2 towels and not enough blankets and pillows and I had booked for 4 people. The TV was also unplugged and had to go through all the settings to get any volume to work.

    House was modern and very clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints

    It was a beautiful home away from home. We were quite pleased with the place and the location. We felt comfortable and safe while we were there.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    10
    Will stay here again if available.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can't think of anything.

    The house is amazing. We had free street parking and it's in a quite neighborhood. Huge park across the street for my daughter to play at. Place was super clean and modern.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

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