Casa del Mundo

Casa del Mundo
Nearest Cities and Towns: Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby
Contact: Pete Steadman
4520 Jerome Place click for map
North Vancouver, BC V7K2S5
604-987-8625

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Welcome to the Asian theme suite at 'Casa del Mundo'(house of the world) which we have decorated with colors and ideas that we discovered while traveling through South East Asia. It is a 2 bedroom suite with a den which features various treasures which we collected on our travels through Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Korea.
This self-catering vacation rental or short-stay suite is ideal for a romantic getaway, business people, academics or others who need or prefer the beauty of the natural environment whilst being close to action of downtown.

On-Site Amenities:

• Weddings	• Phone In Room	• Cable TV
• Fireplace In Room

The suite has many amenities including:
• Two 4-poster queen beds with down duvets and fine linens
• High speed wireless internet
• Private phone line
• Cable TV and DVD player
• Fully equipped kitchen with basic food supplies
• Full sized tub and shower with bathroom amenities and complementary toiletries
• Gas fireplace
• Private patio backing onto a protected forest reserve
• Laundry facilities

Directions Link:
http://www.casadelmundo.ca/B&B_location.htm

Nearest Airport:
Vancouver ariport

Operating Season:
all year

Check In Out:
Check in at 4, check out at 11

Dwelling Type:
Suite

Rooms:
2

Room Types:
Theme rooms, double occupancy

Reservation Link:
http://www.casadelmundo.ca/B&B_reserve.htm

Specials:
15% discount of nightly rate if a booking is made maximum 2 nights before arrival and there is a vacancy

Located:
Located next the protected Lynn Canyon park, you can access hiking trails that lead from your private garden through huge cedars along side rushing creeks, dark green forest, alpine meadows up to the top of Grouse Mountain. With the prime location of Casa del Mundo you can truly experience the best of both worlds, the beauty of the natural environment and the vibrancy of a thriving city.

Directions:
Directions: from the North (Whistler, Horseshoe Bay) Travel along Hwy 1 through West Vancouver and into North Vancouver. Take Exit 19 off Hwy 1 signed 'Lynn Valley Road' turn right off the slip road and go under the highway. Pass the Lynn Valley Centre and accross 'Mountain Hwy'. Turn slight left onto 'Hoskins Road', then turn right into 'Ralph Street' which becomes 'Jerome Place' as you turn the corner and we are loacted at 4520 from the South & East (Seattle, Okanagan) Travel along Hwy 1 through Burnaby and over the Second Narrows bridgeinto North Vancouver. Take Exit 21 off Hwy 1 signed 'Mountain Hwy' turn right off the slip road and onto 'Mountain Hwy'. Turn right at the intersection of 'Mountain Hwy' and 'Lynn Valley Road'. Turn slight left onto 'Hoskins Road', then turn right into 'Ralph Street' which becomes 'Jerome Place' as you turn the corner and we are loacted at 4520

Internet Availability:
yes

Baths:
1

Sleeps:
4

Activities and Attractions on Property:
Relax on your private patio and listen to the river below and the sounds of the forest. The suites private patio is nestled amongst the towering cedars of the oldgrowth forest that surrounds the back of the house.

Activities and Attractions Nearby:
The suite is located in the absolutely gorgeous mountain area of Lynn Valley, and boasts a protected temperate rainforest reserve of towering cedars around the suites private patio. The forest reserve offers miles of hiking and biking trails amongst winding creeks, mossy rocks, waterfalls, and deep valleys. Only 10 minutes away are the two different ski resorts of Grouse Mountian and Cypress Mountian. Other amenities in the area offer: Golf, Tennis, Fitness Center, Gym, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Horseback Riding, Shopping, Restaurants, Live Theatre, Cinemas, Museums, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkelling/Diving, Boating, Sailing, Water-skiing, Downhill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing. No matter where your interests lie there's something here for you. There is so much to see and do around Vancouver and the surrounding area from diving in the Ocean to skiing and hiking in the mountains and everything in between. No matter where your interests lie there's something for everyone. Below are a few ideas of what to see and do whilst you're here in Vancouver and links. Approximate time from Casa del Mundo: (5 minutes on foot!) Lynn Headwaters Regional Park ...rushing creeks, dark green forests, rugged mountains, backcountry trails and breathtaking views... Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve - A 5668 hectare forest where you can enjoy biking, hiking and a variety of other outdoor activities and educational opportunities (10 minutes on foot!) Lynn Valley Suspension Bridge & Ecology Center - The suspension bridge hangs 20 stories above Lynn Creek and offers spectacular views of Lynn Canyon . Lynn Canyon Park is one of the largest municipal parks in Greater Vancouver and has various hiking and biking trails (5 minutes by car): North Shore Studios - Hollywood North, a booming local industry. The studio is known forever as the original home of the X-Files Park & Tilford Gardens - This beautiful display garden features many themes, such as White, Native, Rose, Oriental, and Rhododendron (10 minutes by car) Lonsdale Quay Public Market - Home to a bustling public market and summer-long outdoor entertainment. This wonderful array of shops, restaurants and market is connected to the City of Vancouver by a 12-minute harbour cruise on the SeaBus from which you can experience great views of the city SeaBus is the region's fast, convenient and inexpensive catamaran ferry that whisks foot passengers in twelve minutes to historic Gastown, Chinatown and downtown Vancouver for less than the price of a cup of coffee. At no extra charge it connects with the Sky Train and conventional bus services to Stanley Park and the entire region. Pacific Starlight Dinner Train - Relax in restored period rail coaches and savour fine West Coast cuisine. Capilano College (15 minutes by car): Vancouver North Shore Mountains and local skiing Grouse Mountain - At 4100 vertical feet at its peak, it is one of the most spectacular places to see the city. Coast up to the top on the Skyride, the largest aerial tramway of its kind in North America . Enjoy fine and casual dining in the Hiwus Longhouse. Or experience hiking, mountain biking, a logger sports show, nature walks, Theatre in the Sky, or a helicopter tour. Summer playgrounds turn to winter wonderlands for skiers, snowboarders, tobogganers, skaters, snowshoers alike, day and night. Mount Seymour Ski Area, Cypress Mountain- The Cypress Bowl cross country area features 16 km of groomed and track-set trails coupled with 23 runs of varying terrain for skiers and boarders of all abilities. Cypress offers a host of activities to capture your spirit for both summer and winter. Cates Park - With a long stretch of white sandy beach, and a multitude of smaller coves for watching boat traffic at Indian Arm. Panorama Park and Beach - Rent from Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak if you want to paddle around or relax at the water's edge and enjoy the scenery Capilano Suspension Bridge - Vancouver 's oldest attraction 230 feet above the Capilano River . Great scenery, a West Coast rain forest, Native carvers, totems, Story Center, dining and more. Capilano Park and Salmon Hatchery Lions Gate Bridge 2 Public Golf Courses Northland Golf Course Seymour Golf & Country Club 2 Private Golf Courses West Vancouver Seawall and shopping Dundarave Beach - perfect for evening strolls Stanley Park - This 1,000 acre park has restaurants, a pitch and putt golf course, and the Aquarium English Bay Beach Cruise Ship Terminal - Regularly travel the legendary Inside Passage from Vancouver to Alaska (20 minutes by car): Downtown / Robson Street Gastown and Steam Clock Skytrain (computer controlled rapid transit) Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre - Canada Place Vancouver Art Gallery - see changing contemporary and historical exhibitions BC and around the world. Imax Theatre at Canada Place - Giant five storey screen puts you in the picture Science World - Hands-on interactive displays and spectacular Omnimax theatre Chinatown and Dr Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden The Vancouver Canucks at GM Place(NHL Hockey) Granville Island - An imaginative mix of markets, restaurants, specialty shops, artists and live theatre. Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminals - To the North Gulf Islands , Sunshine Coast , Nanaimo and Victoria ( Vancouver Island ) Sewell's Marina at Horseshoe Bay - Take a high speed guided eco-tour or explore with a speed-boat rental Whytecliff Park Beach - attracts naturalists, scuba divers and day-trippers alike to its scenic West Coast setting Lighthouse Park Simon Fraser University on Burnaby Mountain (25 minutes by car): Spanish Banks Jericho Beach Kitsilano Beach Vanier Park / Space Center Vancouver Museum / Planetarium Museum of Anthropology - Stunning displays of Northwest Coast First Peoples art UBC Botanical Nitobe Memorial Japanese Gardens (Asian, Alpine, Native, Winter, Contemporary and Food Gardens ) Burnaby Heritage Village (30 minutes by car): Queen Elizabeth Park and Garden - Located at the City's highest point, beautiful quarry garden, rose garden, Bloedel Floral Conservatory, year-round floral displays, tropical birds and colourful fish. Van Dusen Botanical Display Gardens Historical Steveston Fishing Village Vancouver International Airport (45 minutes by car): Tsawwassen Ferry Terminals to the Gulf Islands & Victoria ( Vancouver Island ) Squamish (Sea to Sky Highway on the road to Whistler) Shannon Falls BC Museum of Mining - Brittania Beach (this disused copper mine features an underground train and demonstrations) Life's just one big banquet for the Bald Eagles of Brackendale (home of more than 3,000 American Bald Eagles) Harrison Hot Springs Gibson and Sunshine Coast Historical Fort Langley Minter Gardens Furry Creek Golf and Country Club - BC's most scenic golf course. This 18-hole masterfully designed par-72 course features dramatic ocean views of Howe Sound and the surrounding coastal mountains (90 minutes by car): Sea to Sky Highway (Hwy 99) Whistler/Blackcomb Ski Resorts (year round recreation)

Restaurant Facilities:
There are many resturaunts located in North Vancouver to delight all types taste buds, wether it is a McDonalds cheeseburger or a gourmet French resturaunt serving fresh lobster and steak.

Services Available:
Breakfast is available upon request for $15, delivered to the suite. Room cleaning services are availabe upon request for an additional charge.

Rates
Peak Season:	$1900/month
Off Season:	$1400/month


http://www.casadelmundo.ca