Bee & Thistle Guest House

  • Bedroom & sitting area of the Lions' Loft. Lovely Juliette balcony, gas fireplace, antiques furniture artfully blended with contemporary. Luxury linens, ensuite bath with heated tile floors, claw foot tub, custom shower complete with tiles imported from Spain.

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    The Bee & Thistle is 1908 heritage house located in the vibrant Commercial Drive area of Vancouver, a short 6 minute drive from the heart of the shopping and business district. The balconies on every level of the house provide views of downtown and the North Shore mountains, as well as distant views of the Lions Gate bridge, Canada Place and the harbor. The house is tastefully decorated to blend antique and vintage character with contemporary luxuries such as net book computers, iPod docking stations, fireplaces, flat screen t.v.s, custom showers, and/or soaker tubs.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Travel, cooking, gardening, books, photography, hospitality

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Hebrew

    • English



    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Fitness

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Computer

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Library

    • Microwave

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Turndown Service

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Copier

    • Private entrance

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • Mini Fridges in all Rooms

    • Net Book Computers in all Rooms

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  • The Lions' Loft

    Maximum Capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (High/Low Season) $225/$195

    Florence's Room

    Maximum Capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (High/Low Season) $160/$150

    Ivy's Room

    Maximum Capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (High/Low Season) $185/$175

    Molly's Room

    Maximum Capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (High/Low Season) $160/$140

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 4:00 - 6:00    Check Out: 11:00 a.m.

    • Minimum Stay: 2 night minimum. However, we do make exceptions on a last minute basis.

    • Deposit Amount Required: Equivalent to one night room rate, including tax.

    • Cancellations: We must be notified by email of cancellation request a minimum of 7 days prior to arrival date for full refund.

    • Open All Year Round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: No

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinks Available: N

    • Suitable For Children: Yes

    • Childcare Provided: No


    Discount Type

    • Long stay (4 nights or more) in off season only.
      Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 4

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30 Weekdays; 9:00 Weekends

    • Serving Location: ., Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Guest room


    Complimentary Perks

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Please contact us


    Additional food services

    • Chips & Chocolate Bars in Rooms

    • Cookies in Room & Dining Room


    Recipes

    Bread

    Easy Over Night Cinnamon Buns
    Serves: 12
    Prep time: 30 min.

  • Location Type

    • City

    • Downtown


    City

    • Vancouver

    • Directions to property:
      If coming from the U.S. border, take Highway 99 toward Vancouver, cross the Oak Street Bridge at which point the highway becomes Oak Street. Turn right on Broadway, then left on Commercial Drive and right on Parker Street. If coming from the interior of B.C., take First Avenue exit off of Highway 1. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left on First Avenue. Turn right on Victoria Drive, then left on Parker Street (7 blocks from First Avenue)


    Airport

    • Vancouver, BC, Canada (YVR-Intl.) 5 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Skytrain: Take Canada Line to downtown, transfer to train going to Broadway Station. Walk or bus to the Bee & Thistle (or we will pick you up). Driving: Follow street signs toward downtown Vancouver, staying on Highway 99 over the Oak Street Bridge. Turn right on Broadway. Turn left on Commercial Drive. Turn right on Parker Street (we are 1 1/2 blocks up from Commercial Drive).


    Area Attractions

    • Amusement Park

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Ocean

    • Near Vancouver East Cultural Center

    • Near G.M. Place & B.C. Place Sports Facilities

    • Close to Cruise Ship Terminal

    • Close to Downtown Vancouver, Robson Street, etc.

    • 15 min. walk to Sky Train

    • Close to Bus & Train Stations

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Ski area

    • Close to most of Vancouver sights & activities

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    Hidden Gem

    • Stayed On: 5 / 2012
    • Reviewed On: 5/19/2012

    About The Reviewer

    • 55+ years old


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    Lynn and Michael went out of their way to assist us with our vacation in Vancouver, BC. The room... Read more...


    Beyond outstanding!

    • Stayed On: 4 / 2012
    • Reviewed On: 5/14/2012

    About The Reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old


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    Lynn and Michael run an excellent B&B - definitely the best that we have stayed in anywhere in... Read more...


    Very pleasant stay in Vancouver

    • Stayed On: 4 / 2012
    • Reviewed On: 4/19/2012

    About The Reviewer

    • 55+ years old


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    We were extremely comfortable at the Bee and Thistle and the hosts were very helpful with local... Read more...


    A Very Special B & B

    • Stayed On: 2 / 2012
    • Reviewed On: 3/15/2012

    About The Reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old


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    This was a wonderful B & B in a very tastefully restored Victorian Mansion and we spent 5... Read more...


    Cdouldn't have been better!

    • Stayed On: 1 / 2012
    • Reviewed On: 2/2/2012

    About The Reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    We've traveled a lot and stayed in many, many B and Bs but this experience was fantastic. The... Read more...


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  • Address 1842 Parker Street
    Vancouver, BC V5L 2K9
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