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Welcome to the Cozy Cottage on the Shore, a relaxed place to enjoy nature.

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Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
North Vancouver, BC
  • Park Royal
    4 min drive
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge
    5 min drive
  • Lonsdale Quay Market
    6 min drive
  • Vancouver, BC (CXH-Vancouver Harbour Seaplane Base)
    19 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to the Cozy Cottage on the Shore, a relaxed place to enjoy nature.

The Cozy Cottage is a wonderful place to stay in North Vancouver. We are centrally located close to beautiful downtown Vancouver (10 minute car ride or a 15 minute walk to the bus stop and a 15 minute bus ride) and a stones throw away from West Vancouver's stunning Ambleside beach and a beautiful walk along the water to Lonsdale Quay.

Our suite includes your own bedroom, bathroom and den (with TV, desk, couch and bar fridge) but you would share the kitchen with my wife and myself. Please enjoy our amazing therapeutic hot tub. We also offer rental of snow shoes and snowboard. If you are looking to rent a bike, Lime Bike (run by Uber) is in our neighborhood. This suite is truly a gem for any traveler.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Park Royal. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Capilano Suspension Bridge and 11 minutes from Vancouver Convention Centre
Welcome to the Cozy Cottage on the Shore, a relaxed place to enjoy nature. offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Josh Larson or Alison Marchant

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Welcome to the Cozy Cottage on the Shore, a relaxed place to enjoy nature. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host
Nice quiet place, good access to trail and other activities in the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mjsbdc B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Getaway
The accomodation was very nice. We made good use of the nearby walking trails and public transportation. Lonsdale Quay, Capilano Swinging Bridge and BC Place were all easy to reach. The hosts were generous with the shared common areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage in the city
I came in late and Josh waited up to make sure I made it and showed me around so I could find everything. Such a wonderful couple. So attentive knowing that I was there for medical appointments they checked in on me and we had amazing conversations during my stay. Absolutely loved sitting on their back patio in the morning just listening to the birds. So relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful neighborhood
This was our first share the kitchen stay. It was perfect. Great hosts, lovely hot tub, lots of private space, spotless house. All in a private quiet neighborhood with a walking, biking trail right our the front door. Host have thought of everything: grocery bags for shopping, laundry bag, desk, comfy couch and great TV and so friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gentillesse sans nom
Wow Wow et RE wow nous ne pouvions pas espérer avoir de meilleur hote. josh et alison sont magnifique et tre sacceuillant. Dès les premieres minutes ils vous font sentir comme si la maison etait a vous 5 étoiles
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raphael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm hosts
We really appreciated Josh and Allison’s warm welcome. Their house is cozy, clean and the hosts are always available to help and give their recommendations. We also enjoyed the hot tub and the calm of the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
From delicious coffee under the covered patio to sunset hot tubs, this was everything we were hoping for in a quite North Vancouver location. Friendly & wonderful hosts made our stay the perfect getaway while we explored every bit of Vancouver.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evangelia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
Alison and Josh made us feel like home during our 3 day stay at their cozy cottage on the shore. Everything was super clean, organized and easily accessible. They provided us with very useful information about the best places to visit in Vancouver. We also enjoyed very much their hot tub and the coffees we made from their coffee machine. The cottage is located in a quite neighbourhood with easy access to Vancouver downtown, and the bed and pillows were perfect for sleeping comfortably. We highly recommend this cottage for your stay in Vancouver.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Astrid O., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness
Best ever
Loved everything about it. Hosts are wonderful and so is the house and the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay here with Alison and Josh. Location was perfect with easy access into downtown Vancouver by car. If I could give it more than 5 stars, i would.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yheinny, MIAMI

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ali and Josh are the best host anyone can ask for. They are super friendly and we’re constantly making sure we were good. Everything was clean. They provided all the basic necessities. Their dog Timber is such a beautiful and well behaved. We feel in love with him. There is a Walmart about 10-15 walking distance and a few restaurants as well. Beautiful neighborhood and clean. You can walk to downtown North Vancouver in 40 minutes. Highly recommend because it’s a beautiful path or you can bike. You can also bike or walk to Capilano Suspension Bridge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The bed and pillows were comfortable. We had our own space but Josh and Alison were there if we needed anything and they were extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place and people
We had an amazing short stay with Josh and Alison. They were welcoming and made us feel at home and at ease. The house was amazing and even better was the views from the hot tub. We made some friends both human and animal in Josh, Allison, Timber the Rottweiller and a few squirrels. We will be back next year for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn H., Saskatchewan, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cozy stay in North Van
Location, amenities, and hosts are excellent! Josh and Allison are super friendly and kind. We had a really comfortable stay, bed was great, and parking too! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliana S., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Josh and Alison were welcoming and generous hosts. The location was well-situated in a beautiful neighbourhood - with a convenient walk to the bus stop. We had a wonderful stay, and hope to be back one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
5 Star Hotel
Fluffy white towels, white cotton robes and slippers, beach towels for an amazing, therapeutic hot tub/spa, a basket of amenities with lotions, a sewing kit, mouthwash, ect. A wonderful hot shower with aromatherapy bath wash, shampoo and cream rinse. An amazing coffee machine in the main kitchen that brews fantastic coffee to order. Then throw in some kind, hospitable, friendly, and helpful hosts and we think that definitely adds up to 5+ stars!! It’s a perfect location just over the Lions bridge so you’re very close to downtown Vancouver but away from the crowds. A beautiful bike/walk path right across from the house so no neighbors to the front so extra quiet and private. Josh and Alison are the perfect hosts, relaxed and open but respectful of privacy. Josh built a beautiful fire in the living room every evening and he and Alison made us feel welcome to enjoy the warmth and ambiance. Their house is perfect to hop over the bridge to Vancouver and Stanley Park or head up scenic Highway 99 all the way to Whistler. We had a fantastic stay and would love to stay with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hanna Rose

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a great location - nice neighbourhood and easy to take public transit to get downtown. The house was very clean and Josh and Allison make you feel right at home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

holly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental
Clean, cozy, great hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean cozy
We enjoyed staying at this property and would rent again. It was very clean, had everything we needed. Allison and Josh were friendly and helpful. We used their kitchen, backyard, and laundry facilities. It was a comfortable place to be.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great short term accommodation! Alison and Josh were more than helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alison and Josh were warm, helpful and super kind. The house was kept in great condition, the instructions clear, and they made sure we had a good stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy guest bedroom in shared house
My friend and I stayed here during a trip to Vancouver. The hosts were very responsive, friendly and welcoming, letting us do laundry and make full use of the shared spaces of the house. The private bathroom, bedroom, and living room area were very clean and comfy; it felt like staying in the guest bedroom of family or friends. Only thing to note is the bed is a double bed, which they reminded us of right after booking. And they have a large, gentle dog, who we rarely saw. Overall we had a wonderful experience and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taran M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic hosts and great location!
Josh and Allison were amazing and warm hosts. House was spanking clean and hygienic. I would come back again in a heartbeat, if the place was available. Location was fantastic, especially for the touristy ones. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDRA N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We spent 3 days in Vancouver! Beautiful stay at Josh and Alyson’s home. Situated in a beautiful area, easy access from downtown. Thank you, I hope to come back one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023