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Joe & Gaille Koscher October 20th, 2011 at 9:13 PM March 2011 Joe & Gaille Koscher Calgary, AB We stayed at Kitsilano Suites for the month of March. We were in Vancouver to attend our son's wedding. We cannot tell you Mark how much your beautiful suite felt like home to us. My brother from Australia also spent two weeks at Kitsilano Suites during that time. We had so much wonderful family time together. We did not want for anything, and we so enjoyed the kitchen facilities and everything else you had provided to make us feel so at home. Your wonderful candles remind us frequently how fortunate we were to have had the opportunity to spend an extended period of time at Kitsilano. Our warmest regards to you and your family. We hope to return soon for another wonderful visit.

Marie & Floris, Antwerp, Belgium July 19th, 2011 at 11:36 PM Dear Mark, We really enjoyed our stay at your place. Even though the weather wasn't always tiptop, Vancouver stays a very nice city. Your generosity reached an even higher level when the sun came from after the clouds, and we got some nice chairs to sit in your lovely garden, accompanied by a good glass of red wine. All our questions were almost answered before we asked them. We never got lost. Thanks again for everything, and if we ever get the chance to come back, we will! Cheers, Marie & Floris

Denise & Al Smail June 30th, 2011 at 5:21 AM Mark, Our stay was amazing and we just wanted to thank you for being a wonderful host. Your accomodations were just perfect and rest assured we will be back as we are already planning our trip to BC for next year ! We will also recommend Kitsilano Suites to our friends and family... Denise & Al Smail

warren & Betty Moulton June 29th, 2011 at 3:01 AM Dear Mark...thank you so very much for making our last week in Vancouver a highlight of our trip. You are a wonderful Host,Our stay in 101 was excellent . You attended to every detail for us...we highly reccomend Kitsilano suites for a perfect stay.,Mark thanks again,Warren & Betty Moulton Melbourne, AUSTRALIA

Susan April 22nd, 2011 at 12:10 PM I was in Vancouver on business and stayed in suite 202 for a week. I can only say it was the best accommodation I could have ever hoped for.Perfect location, spotlessly clean and I think the kitchen was better equipped than my one at home. Everything has been thought of and you get Mark too, who is a warm and welcoming host.

Garth and Sharon April 14th, 2011 at 10:27 AM We have been guests in Mark's house twice. The first time in suite 101 and now suite 102. Both are very nice,so clean and well equiped with everything we needed for our stay. The selection of 'welcoming' gifts are wonderful and get you started without having to shop quickly. The location is great, close to shopping, coffee shops, resturants, bakeries and much else. The street is quiet with good parking. Overall this is a great place to enjoy Vancouver and Mark is an excellent host. We will return again and would highly recommend to others.

Jean & Roger Rowland November 12th, 2010 at 7:39 AM My wife I stayed for four weeks at Mark's place in May/june 2010.We arrived at exactly 2pm and met at the door by Mark who could not have given us a warmer greeting.He showed us around the suite which was spotlessly clean and superbly appointed, Mark has included everything you could possibly need for for a worry free vacation .The welcome pack of food was a great addition(much enjoyed).The location is perfect for visiting everywhere in Vancouver. I cannot praise Mark highly enough for always going the extra mile, making our stay a totally relaxing and enjoyable one,so much so that we have booked for another four weeks in October 2011 and we can't wait for next October to arrive. We certainly did experience excellence in all aspects of our stay. Jean and Roger (Lymm UK)

Stanley and Patrisa Stahl September 18th, 2010 at 3:05 PM Kitsilano Suites - Great Stay ! Coming back from Pacific Shores Resort in Parksville on Vancouver Island we stayed over for five wonderful nights at Mark's place in Kitsilano before retuning to our home in Olympia, WA. We are accustomed to upscale places and have become spoiled with the extra pampering that they frequently provide. However, we were unprepared for the gentle touch of hospitality and fine feel for artistic balance in interior design that Mark has accomplished in the Kitsilano Suites. Every detail, from the knives in the kitchen and the other appliances - both large and small, the granite counter tops and excellent custom built cabinetry in the kitchen, to the 1920's tile floor and the Ferrari-like exhaust fan in the bathroom, to the cove molding with matching ceiling beams in the bedroom along with exceptionally fine linen and a very comfortable bed, to the wall hangings, sofa and easy chairs in the living room, and beautiful stain glass window inserts throughout the apartment, to the well designed and well kept landscaped yard front and back. These are but a few of the many many exceptionally well designed and executed features we enjoyed. At every turn of the kaleidoscope, Mark was there to unobtrusively assist with whatever was needed (WI-FI connectivity and HTMI from computer to TV monitor for photo viewing, and some instruction for the low energy washer were about the only things we needed) - his housekeeper, Carly, stopped cleaning when we arrived and helped us carry our bags up from the car into the suite - this was a very incredible level of excellence for some very hip and well seasoned world travelers. It is pure joy to travel when our accommodations are so very comfortable, clean and welcoming. All the very best, The Stahls

Ursula and Rudy August 14th, 2010 at 2:07 AM For once I was lost for words upon arrival at suite 201, which would be our home away from home for the next 26 nights! Wow, was all I could say! Everything was perfect, clean and so well appointed, it felt like home, and we did not want to leave. I can say suite 201 is a perfect 10! So is the service, the welcome basket was lovely. Loved the visitors in the garden, squirrels, skunks and raccoons and lots of birds. The suite was very close to shops and public transit. We could not have wished for more.I will recommend Kitsilanosuites to everyone I know. Thank you so much Mark.

David and Carol Hoult August 6th, 2010 at 3:50 AM I recommend without hesitation suite 102 at Kitsilano Suites. The apartment was beautifully furnished with great attention to detail. The "welcome basket" was a very nice touch and meant we were able to have "a nice cup of tea" as soon as we got there. It is ideally situated in one of the best areas of Vancouver close to shops, resturants, etc. and easy to get to Downtown Vancouver on the frequent buses. Also within easy walking distance to the beach, museums and Granville Island. We loved our stay in Vancouver - it's a beautiful city - and we particularly enjoyed our stay in the Kitsilano Suites. Thanks for everthing.

Victoria Barker August 29th, 2009 at 11:19 AM We stayed in the Kitsilano suites at the end of June 2009, it was the first stop on a very special trip and I wanted it to be perfect and I have to say it really was perfect! We stayed in suite 101 and it was just beautiful, stunningly designed and exceptionally clean. My boyfriend always laments at just how picky I am, but he couldn't have been happier as this place lived up to even my crazily high expectations. The owners were so helpful and accommodating. This really is a fantastic place to stay in a fantastic area of Vancouver. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Doreen & John Ryan May 18th, 2009 at 8:10 AM My husband and I live in Kitsilano ourselves and we discovered Kitsilano Suites in the spring 2007 when looking for a place to stay for my parents who were coming to Vancouver that summer. When we arrived at Kitsilano Suites to have a look we knew: This is it! It is beautiful on the outside but even better on the inside. My parents were to stay in suite 201, which is a spacious one bedroom suite, with a bright living room, a quiet bedroom, a really nice bathroom and an absolute fantastic kitchen which leads out to a huge sunny balcony. All appliances were brand new and the attention to detail is amazing. When my parents finally arrived they could not believe how fabulous the place was. Mark, the owner, had nicely arranged items such as juices, fresh bread, butter, fruit etc to welcome his guests which is just another of the many nice touches this accommodation provides. I could go on an on and on but the essence is: It's a fabulous, super clean place, close to everything such as the beach, parks, restaurants, shops, public transit (which brings you to Downtown Vancouver in 15 to 20 minutes) and much more. And suites 101 and 102 are just as great, just with a different layout - my husband's sister stayed the first week of her stay in September 2007 in 102 and the second week in 101 and both suites are absolutely amazing.

Richard & Angela. April 21st, 2009 at 5:47 PM Thanks for everything! The apartment was wonderful -- you always imagine/worry it won't be as good as it looks on the web, but in fact it's better! Spacious, beautiful, clean and with everything anyone could possibly need to live, all laid our beautifully like a boutique hotel. Amazing location, everything was great and we'll be back. Richard & Angela.

Mel and Adam Godwin October 12th, 2008 at 8:09 PM Very belated comment but it had to be said! We spent the last 2 days of our honeymoon in August 2008 here and what an amazing 2 days it was. Kristine was really helpful and nothing was too much trouble. We enjoyed our evening chat with her out on the veranda and we learnt so much about Kitsilano, the house and British Columbia itself. It is clear when you stay at Kitsilano suites that Mark has thought of everything and the attention to detail is second to none. Everything is of such a high standard and feels like home from home. We had a fabulous time on Honeymoon in Canada, part of this we owe to Mark and Kristine for looking after us dearly. If ever we find ourselves in Kits again, we would without doubt stay here

Catherine Bryenton September 19th, 2008 at 10:43 PM After moving to Toronto away from beautiful Vancouver, coming back to stay at Kitisilano Suites truly does feel like coming back home. Upon my arrival it was ensured that all of my needs were met. I even needed a printer for my work and Mark actually went and bought one for me to use while I was there so I could work uninterrupted. Kits is one of my favorite areas and Mark's place is right in the very best part, just a few blocks from the organic grocery store, great coffee shops, restaurants and of course, the beach! This is a premier area in Vancouver and Kitsilano Suites is right there. Don't expect to find anything wrong with your stay because you won't. It's spotless - and I mean really spotless, very well equipped, comfortable and clearly built with quality, caring and design in mind. Each suite is very well appointed. I especially liked the claw foot tub. It's obvious from registration to check out that Mark cares about providing the best experience and service possible to his guests. This is 6 star quality and service for a 2 star price. I look forward to coming back home and staying here again. Thanks so much Mark!

Kasia Sell May 26th, 2008 at 2:07 PM Kitsilano Suites has got to be one of the most fabulous places to stay in Vancouver in its price level. I have stayed there twice - first for 4 weeks in February 2008 in suite 102 and then again for 2 weeks in April 2008 in suite 101. Both times, I could not have asked for a better experience. The house is full of charm and character. It is located on a quiet and beautiful tree-lined street in one of the best neighborhoods in Vancouver. It is close to shops, restaurants, cute cafés, organic food stores, yoga studios and best of all - the beach. It is also an easy ride across the bridge to get downtown. The suites manage to combine the feelings of comfort, luxury and being at home. They are fully furnished and include absolutely everything you could possibly need like extra blankets, beach towels, umbrellas, a couple of Vancouver travel guides - even water repellent so that you could spray your shoes if (or when) it gets wet! Mark (the owner) goes out of his way to provide his guests with extraordinary service. He is kind, courteous, helpful and genuinely interested in making his guests feel like they're at home. Honestly, Kitsilano Suites is suberb. I wish every hotel was like this one!

Gil Skinner March 2nd, 2008 at 9:47 PM We stayed in 201 for the month of February. Everything was wonderful. Mark goes out of his way to make sure guests are cared for and they have what they need. Fantastic location.

Peter Band January 3rd, 2008 at 10:49 AM Our Christmas visit to family in Vancouver was made all the more enjoyable by having somewhere as comfortable, private and convenient as 201 Kitsilano Suites, both as a place for us to relax but also somewhere we could entertain the family. It will be our first choice for accomodation the next time we visit.

Linda Kelemen December 8th, 2007 at 1:43 PM It is with great pleasure and without hesitation that I recommend suite 101 at Kitsilano Suites in Vancouver for accommodations during your visit to Vancouver. I reserved the suite from Nov 17 to Dec 1 during my recent stay. I had subletted an apartment in Vancouver's Yaletown in March and, while that was a very positive experience, Kitsilano Suites exceeded all of my expectations and I will likely plan future stays there. The suite has very recently been refurbished, with new and modern appliances in the kitchen, new leather couches and dining table/chairs in the living area, new bedroom furnishings and a wonderful bathroom (much of this detail you can find online). The attention to detail was terrific and pleasantly surprising! The kitchen has all accessories for gourmet dining including a lovely "welcome" basket consisting of juices, fresh bread from the local bakery, coffee, tea, and fresh fruit, a fully-stocked spice rack, sugar, sweeteners, cooking oils, high-quality cookware (Cuisinart) and serviceware (Lagostina). I thought this was all very thoughtful and a treat. The bed was exceedingly comfortable, so much so that I had difficulty getting out of it in the morning! Local telephone charges, cable and wireless internet were all complementary. With the renovations, the suite was brought up to date to meet all building codes (there are sprinklers throughout, adjustable heat guages and new electrical outlets). I never ran out of hot water. In short, the suite delivered the best of both worlds: a very charming, lived-in atmosphere native to a character house its age (with many wonderful original details like stained glass windows and hardwood floors) but with all modern comforts. The neighbourhood is where I think everyone would want to live if they had the opportunity: it's very cozy, beautiful at all times of year but mostly in the spring when the old-age blossom trees bloom) and convenient to all amenities - you won't need a car. During my student days at UBC, I lived only 2 blocks away on West 8th (also between Balsam and Larch Streets) and so, for me, it was like coming back home. Fun (non-touristy) places for me to re-visit were Benny's Bagels at the corner of Broadway and Larch (be sure to ask for their fruit-brie bagel melt - mouthwatering good!) and the Kitsilano recreation center (indoor skating). I was at the beach daily: Kits Beach is 7 blocks away and Jericho Beach (quieter, with a lovely spacious park and 7km walk/bike path) is a little farther west. And, of course, Granville Island (a must if you've never been to Vancouver) is less than a 30 minute walk away. Finally, a few adjectives about Mark Diesvelt: super conscientious, exceptionally nice and a great pleasure to meet. His main concern was that his guests thoroughly enjoy themselves. Once you see his attention to detail, you'll understand. I was never in want of anything at any time, I found Mark to be gracious, courteous, respectful of his guests' privacy and just an all-around great person. My experience was truly outstanding and I will re-book with Mark and Kistilano Suites for my future visits to Vancouver. Linda Kelemen

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