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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10325 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Gym

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Check-in time

1:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

North Vancouver, BC

Grouse Mountain8 min walk
Capilano Suspension Bridge3 min drive
Canada Place15 min drive
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional)117 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andre was very accommodating. We had a wonderful stay at their lovely home.

Aleen O.

Jan 12, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom with ensuite

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom with Double Shower and Full Bathtub

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Ensuite bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main floor powder room

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upper Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Winter Wonderland Mountain Retreat

Tucked away in a quiet setting nested in the woods just a 10 minute walk to Grouse Mountain which offers skiing, skating, snow shoeing, sled rides, tobogganing and more. In the summer enjoy great hikes, mountain biking, and walks along the north shore mountains. Recently renovated this west coast contemporary home offers 3500 sq feet of living space on 2 levels. All 4 bedrooms have a queen-size bed and all rooms are located on the top level for maximum privacy. The master also has a queen size sofa bed making enough room for 10 people. There is a total of 4 full bathrooms, 3 upstairs and 1 on the main floor.

The main floor has all the luxuries that you would want, a gourmet kitchen with a 5 burner gas cooktop, a 10-foot island to entertain, a dedicated fridge and freezer with a double wall oven, and a warming drawer. Stay fit with a full-sized gym with an elliptical and treadmill or head out to one of the local trails within minutes. In the night enjoy a movie in the home theatre room on a 10-foot screen or entertain the kids with Wii U, PS3 or play a game of pool. During the day enjoy the large deck with a gas fire pit or in the backyard with a small game of soccer.

Our home has 3 levels, the upper two are for your enjoyment while the bottom level has a self-contained occupied suite.

Property manager

Andre Eng

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Quiet time is from 11pm-7am daily inside/outside

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Only cats and small dogs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only

Absolutely no smoking in the house, outside on the deck is fine

We live in a family neighborhood - no events or parties allowed inside or outside.

Please quiet time from 11pm - 7am

Important information

You need to know

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

Note from host: Quiet time is from 11pm-7am daily inside/outside

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

District of North Vancouver

This holiday home is located in Grouse Woods, a neighbourhood in District of North Vancouver, and is in a rural area and in the mountains. Robson Street and Granville Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Capilano Suspension Bridge and Stanley Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for Science World, or head to an event or a match at Rogers Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

North Vancouver, BC

What's nearby

Grouse Mountain - 8 min walk
Capilano Suspension Bridge - 3 min drive
Stanley Park - 9 min drive
Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 14 min drive
Canada Place - 15 min drive

Getting around

North Vancouver Station - 9 min drive
Vancouver Waterfront Station - 27 min drive
Vancouver, BC (CXH-Vancouver Harbour Seaplane Base) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪Grouse Mountain - ‬50 min drive
‪Capilano Suspension Bridge - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Westview Bakery - ‬7 min drive
‪Thrifty Foods - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Winter Wonderland Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Winter Wonderland Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winter Wonderland Mountain Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Winter Wonderland Mountain Retreat located?

This family-friendly District of North Vancouver holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Grouse Mountain and Capilano River Regional Park. Capilano Suspension Bridge is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Aleen O.

12 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay!

Andre was very accommodating. We had a wonderful stay at their lovely home.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

1 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun house, great location!

Had a great stay at this house with my family and in-laws. The house was really clean and modern, well stocked, has great amenities and is in a fun location with several activities nearby (including hiking trails in the forest which is not listed). The kitchen was really nicely furnished with great tableware and REALLY sharp knives. The host was always available and responsive and they were really dog friendly as well! Thank you Andre and family! we really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ruth s.

13 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home with wonderful hosts

Andre and his family are such gracious hosts. A welcome basket with treats and beverages - even for our dog! - and chocolates on the beds were so thoughtful. The house was very clean and it is a stunning home. Thank you for having the piano tuned and for letting us use it. We enjoyed being close to all the trails of North Vancouver. We hope to return soon.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Martin S.

12 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House Lovely location!

The home is beautiful well suited for a larger group as we were. Very spacious, very clean, location is convenient to everything - in between capilano suspension bridge & grouse mountain. The host was prompt with responses to any questions. Bedrooms and bathrooms were very comfortable. Minor issues limited closet space, limited glassware and towels .. beach towels would have been nice - we did wash the towels to refresh .. Also note the house has family occupants in the lower level - not a concern but sometimes felt awkward…

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverly W., Las Vegas

8 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

Vancouver was a perfect vacation spot for our family reunion. It has something for everyone's desire. The beautiful house is located in Grouse Mountain area and couldn't be in a better location. The owner, Andre, was a perfect host and made himself available for any questions or concerns we had. The kitchen contained all the supplies you would need for cooking and serving everyone comfortably. The porch outside was heavenly and perfect for roasting marshmallows and evening gatherings. The workout exercise room was thoroughly enjoyed by family. The host left special treats for my grandson when we first arrived. So thoughtful. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone. Thank you so much Andre and family.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

david k., dallas, USA

2 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Andre is an amazing host! Great location literally a few minutes away from Grouse mountain and Capilano bridge in the other direction. Home was clean, fully stocked, spacious, comfortable, etc. Andre was also incredibly responsive to any questions/needs. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

27 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Base Camp

This home was a fabulous spot for us to spend a quick few days in North Vancouver. The home was spotless, had every amenity and more, and was just one minute from the Grouse Mountain tram. Andre was a thoughtful host, personalizing our stay with custom thermostat settings, a stocked fridge, and a basket full of treats for our kids.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

joey s.

4 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent host!

Andre was first class - an excellent host and his home was lovely I a great location. We would stay there again! Thank you to Andre and his family for their hospitality.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

23 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very welcoming! The extra touches added by Andre were awesome

Definitely a great location. Very clean and inviting. Lots of fun things to do. Lots of. crawling room for the babies! Enjoyed the pool table and movie room! But especially LOVED the kitchen! Had a great time! Thank you to Andre & family

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

14 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Mountain Home

A perfect family get away in the mountains with many local attractions for everyone. Enjoy the mountain air and many walking trail systems out of the front door. If you are staying indoors there are many choices of entertainment for families to enjoy. Our family truly enjoyed our stay and it was the owner of the property who made our stay one of our best vacations ever. We are very grateful and hope to stay again in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zane K.

3 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream house at the foot of Grouse Mountain

Our experience was amazing from start to finish at Andre’s beautiful home! The location is incredible (foot of Grouse Mountain, next to Cleveland Dam, minutes from Downtown). The house itself is something to aspire for. The kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms are beautiful and spacious. I would not hesitate to rent this place again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sameer H.

25 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in beautiful location

We really enjoyed staying at this mountain house. So specious and clean. The house is very well equipped with everything you need. Staying at the house is a vacation by itself. The host was nice and accommodating.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ibi P.

19 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional Property and Host

We were a family of 6 plus grandma visiting an uncle in Vancouver. The property had a great layout, bathrooms and kitchen are phenomenal, everything was exceptionally clean, well stocked and really well located for an active family (Grouse Mountain). The pool table, piano, chess board and video game console kept the kids entertained while we were at the home and we felt well supported by Andre during our 3 day stay. We look forward to booking this property again the next time we come to Vancouver.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Petar P., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

10 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Accommodations

Beautiful home; renovated and well decorated/modern. Larger than what we anticipated with a huge Island well equipped kitchen with separate fridge and freezer. Four bedrooms upstairs; two with ensuite. Very large patio with bbq and fire pit. Excellent location within walking distance to Grouse Mountain. Andre was very attentive and answered all messages promptly. We also received a very nice welcome package of goods for both adults and kids upon arrival that was very much appreciated. Overall we were very happy with the 9 nights we spent at the house.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David R., Houston, Texas

6 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quarantine Stay

Perfect place to quarantine, great home and hosts

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo G.

13 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awsome stay with great hosts

A beautiful large home that shows how much love has gone into the property as well as the family. Thanks for an unforgettable stay we appreciate every little detail.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

ali a.

30 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise close to the city

If you are looking for a vacation in serenity in a super modern house close to the city and outdoor activities with all the amenities one can think of, this meticulous and spacious home will exceed your expectations. Super nice and responsive owners.

8/10 Good

John K.

20 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Immaculate house

We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house. We learned this is the owners main residence & they keep it in perfect condition. They are very nice & easy to work with. My only issue with the house, is that it is not intended for small children. They have a lot of beautiful wall hangings & glass decor which was an issue with my curious toddler. Other than that it was a nearly perfect home to stay in while visiting a very beautiful area.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jag D.

25 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home!

This is an amazing property in a quiet neighbourhood, well located near points of interest. The owner Andre' was very helpful, ensuring that our stay is comfortable. The property was clean and equipped with all items of daily use. We will love to visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dwight B.

21 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home in Grouse Mountain area

We were very pleased with our stay. This is a beautiful, recently renovated large home that has been tastefully decorated and updated with state-of-the-art features throughout. It has an open floor plan that is bright, airy, and quiet, not to mention an amazing gourmet kitchen. On top of that, the location was wonderful. It allowed us easy access to many of the things we wanted to do (Grouse Mountain, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, hiking and biking) without traveling too far. Our host Andre was very warm and welcoming and provided a lot of great info about the area. It helped us feel “at home”. He responded promptly to all of our inquiries. We enjoyed our time there very much and wish we could have stayed longer. There is so much to see and do in Vancouver!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris M., Salem

9 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Experience, Family and I loved our stay.

House was extremely clean, Andre went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Feliza V.

23 Apr 2019

Awesome!

Andre's home is absolutely beautiful, clean, organized and high tech. Our family of 5 really enjoyed our stay. There was a generous welcome basket with goodies which were perfect four our children after a long flight and a very late night check in! This location is perfect for so many awesome adventures. We traveled out to hike the Cleaveland Dam, Capilano Bridge (amazing), and Lynn Park. We also traveled easily to Stanley Park and the Vancouver Aquarium as well as Granville Market.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joshua O., Tucson

25 Feb 2019

Perfect House and Location

Everything was wonderful about this house and the location is perfect for skiing on Grouse Mountain (less than a 2 minute drive). The owner, Andre, went out of his way to make sure we had a wonderful time with our kids - recommending places to go sledding with them and leaving out his sleds for us to use. Upon arrival, we had a welcome letter, brochures of nearby attractions and candy/chocolates for our kids. The home is amazing (a lot of high tech features that kept us entertained) and the fully stocked kitchen allowed us to prepare great meals at the house. We fell in love with Vancouver. We can't wait to visit Vancouver again next year and when we do we will be staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Johannes L.

10 Feb 2019

Luxury house, very well equipped

We (two families, 8 persons, from Germany) rented the house during christmas break 2018/2019. Our 10 night stay was a pleasure, we liked the house a lot. The house was very spacious, very well equipped, very clean. The contact with the lessor was very friendly and we got quick responses to a lot of questions. A small skiing area (Grouse Mountain) is very close, we just followed the road at the house around 500 m uphill. Unfortunately, it was very crowded there during that period of time. But we could also reach Whistler Mountain for a day trip (about 2 hours one way) and Cypress Mountain (30 min one way) for skiing. We also recommend Capillano Suspension Bridge Park, which is also very close (5 min. drive).

10/10 Excellent

Henry W.

5 Sept 2018

Beatiful well kept poperty with plenty of living space.

Really enjoyed the stay in this nice house and neighborhood. The house has an open setting and spacious was a lot space for our two families. Most attractions we visited were about 30 minute drives. The owner Andre was very pleasant and helpful in anything that we needed even later at night when we could not figure out somethings. I would definitely rent it again if i'm around Vancouver my Family loved the stay. The kids loved how the home is very tech savy.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Andre Eng

Born and raised in Victoria, the Capital of B.C. I've been happily married for over 2 decades. We have a son, daughter, and a golden doodle and havapoo. Both our children were born and raised on the North Shore taking part in many community sports over the years. We love to travel and explore the world which creates opportunities for others to enjoy our home while we're away.

Why they chose this property

Our home backs onto a forest and with a large backyard you have great privacy on the deck or in the yard with only one neighbor is visible. The home is an open floor plan great for giving everyone their own space with all 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on the upper floor for great privacy. We love to entertain friends and family during key times through the year as our home is very spacious both inside and out with all the luxuries like a 120" projector for great movie nights or a fire pit on the deck for roasting marshmallows or enjoying a glass of wine.

What makes this property unique

We renovated our home from top to bottom and have finished it with all the luxuries one can expect. There is the gourmet kitchen built for a chef, the fitness room with gym quality treadmill, elliptical and weight set or the double shower covered in Italian marble in the master bathroom.

I love gadgets and our home is a smart modern home with most lights, toilets and even faucets operate with either motion, touch or wave of your hand making it more convenient.