Introducing Vancouver TreeHouse Bed and Breakfast

At 'A TreeHouse Bed and Breakfast' in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada's, prestigious Kerrisdale Village (on Vancouver's West Side near the Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Downtown Vancouver and the University of British Columbia (UBC), one mile west of Granville Street, 2.4 miles south of Vancouver's renowned South Granville Shopping District), imagine gourmet breakfasts and unforgettable memories in a friendly, contemporary bed and breakfast - your own personal suite - in a quiet, sparkling metropolitan setting. Decorated with arts and crafts, paintings and sculpture, this unique bed and breakfast is a welcome home away from home.

All accommodations at 'A TreeHouse Bed and Breakfast' are well appointed for discerning travelers who might like to keep in touch with the world, business interests, family or friends while they are away.

Relocating to Vancouver? Stay at TreeHouse Bed and Breakfast. We provide excellent value for longer stays.  Let us help you look for a house, condo or apartment. We are very knowledgeable and can give you lots of information on the area and the city including some real estate best buys. If you like, we can introduce you to excellent conscientious real estate agents.

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Coming Soon: Movie Night Specials, Spa Specials, Restaurant Specials, Theater Specials

Under consideration: automatic gas electric full emergency backup system; solar assist to the house and hot water heating system; photovoltaic and wind assist to the electrical supply system with any excess to be supplied to the grid with a reversible electrical meter.

Present: Current Magazines and Newspapers available: Architectural Digest, BC Business, Canadian Business, Canadian Living, Elle, Elle Decor, Flair, Globe&Mail, MacLean's, Martha Stewart Living, Maximum PC, National Geographic, PC World, Physics Today, Popular Mechanics, Prevention, Readers Digest, Real Simple, Scientific American, Sunset, Time, Vancouver Sun, Wired, Wish, Yoga

2010 April 12: The FarEast1&2 now each have their own Panasonic full size microwave ovens.

2010 March 27: The TreeTop and PacificWest Suites now have their own Panasonic full size microwave ovens.

2009 July 30: An air conditioner was added to the TreeTop bedroom. All of our other bedrooms have air coolers. Because of Vancouver's temperate climate and because TreeHouse is surrounded by tall trees, these units are needed for at most 1-2 weeks during the summer. Most homes in Vancouver and almost all other B&Bs do not have air conditioning.

2009 July 21: A high efficiency commercial grade Energy Star IBC condensing gas boiler installation for our whole house radiant floor heating system was completed. This radiant floor heating system is the most efficient, comfortable, clean, and allergen and dust free way to heat your house.

2009 June 16: A high efficiency commercial grade Energy Star Navien tankless condensing gas water heater was installed.

2009 May 12: Amex credit cards are accepted again.

2009 March 23: New guest long distance phone system: unlimited free long distance calls to anywhere in Canada and the USA; very low long distance rates to anywhere else in the world; better than cell phone, calling card, and other traveler phone plans; easily keep in touch with your family, friends, colleagues, and projects.

2009 February 01: The Ongoing Greening of A TreeHouse Bed and Breakfast. All of our lighting was converted today to more energy efficient CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lighting), dimmable CFL, and LED (Light Emitting Diode) bulbs. Already implemented prior to this date: very efficient envelope insulation (basement, walls, roof, caulking, weather stripping, etc); very efficient (due to large thermal mass and heat delivery by all floor areas) radiant floor (light weight concrete) heating throughout; 2 heatilator wood fireplaces; 1 energy efficient gas fireplace; insulating shutters with double glazed windows that can be opened; new best buy appliances (dishwasher, washer / dryer, fridge, small appliances) selected for for their Energy Star Compliance. Almost all waste is composted (food) or re-cycled (containers, newspapers, paper, plastic bags).

2009 January 04: All of our rooms now have Samsung HD DVD/VCR Players. The TreeTop Suite and the PacificWest Suite have Samsung 40" HD LCD TVs. The FarEast1&2 have wall mounted Samsung 32" HD LCD TVs. All of our electronic equipment is Energy Star Compliant.     

2008 December 13: All of our guest beds now have Novaform Elite Memory Foam Mattress Toppers.

2008 October 20: Maxxmar Shutters for esthetics, sound, light, and temperature control were installed in all of our guest rooms.

2008 October 01: Introducing our new Mid-Season Rates: October 1-31, April 1-30.

2008 January 01: GST tax is now 5%.

2007 November 20: All of our rooms now have DVD players

2007 September: We now shop at Trader Joes in Bellingham WA for many of the groceries used at our bed and breakfast. We have been shopping at Trader Joes in Seattle for many years for groceries for our personal use.

2007 August 01: We have added debit cards as a payment option. Of course, we continue to accept all the major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard).

2007 June 16: Self serve filtered water Danby Icemaker available at all times for all of our guests in the second floor common area.

2007 June 16: Newly installed in the FarEast2 a wall mounted Samsung 32" HD LCD TV and a Sony VCR/DVD combo player.

2006 December 05: New Energy Star commercial size and grade LG washer (water or steam) and dryer installed. Guest laundry services now available for a small fee.

2006 November 25: Complimentary High Speed (~54 Mbs) Wireless Internet is now available in all of our rooms.

2006 November 23: Self serve filtered hot and cold water available at all times for all of our guests in the second floor common area. Filtered water already available in all guest room pitchers - refilled daily.

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Best Romantic Inn Picks for Valentine's Day from BedandBreakfast.com

BedandBreakfast.com Releases its List of Best Undiscovered Incredibly Romantic Inns

Austin, TX. As Valentine's Day approaches, BedandBreakfast.com editors share the inside secrets about the best undiscovered inns for celebrating romance. While a Valentine's getaway to any B&B is a treat, the inns on this list promise special memories enhanced by quality amenities, distinctive decor, and superior hospitality. Many have dramatic mountain or water views, while others offer luxury at an amazingly affordable price. Each recommended inn has been visited by well-known travel writer and editor Sandy Soule, or a member of her editorial team. There is absolutely no fee or membership requirement of any kind for inclusion in this list, just the ability to provide unparalleled romantic getaways.

Vancouver TreeHouse Bed and Breakfast Last Minute Specials
NO CANCELLATIONS

Last Minute Specials, no cancellations: credit card discounts, additional discounts for cash. The Regular Specials #1-7 below are available for all of our guests. All Last Minute Specials must be booked by phone (Use our toll free number) or by email (bb@treehousebb.com) only; check for availability. Your credit card will be charged the full amount when you book. When you pay with cash on departure, you will receive your discount for cash and a credit for the amount charged when the booking was made.

All Specials, including One Night Specials (usually a 2 night minimum)
10% Discount for Cash
Current Entertainment Books for Guest Use in All of the Rooms

TreeTop Suite (Aug10-12,15,26,30)
PacificWest Suite (Jul30,31Aug9-12,16-17,21)
FarEast1 (Aug4-5,7-11,14-18,21-27,30-31)
FarEast2 (Aug4-5,7-11,14-18,21-31)

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Vancouver TreeHouse Bed and Breakfast Regular Specials

Special #1) All major credit cards accepted. Discounted Rates for cash and extended stays. Book by Phone (Use our toll free number) or by Email (bb@treehousebb.com) - discount applied on departure.

Special #2) Corporate Account with Enterprise (Vancouver Locations): car rental discounts for all TreeHouse B&B guests.

Special #3) Entertainment books for the use of all TreeHouse guests during their stay with us. Savings of $5-30 per couple at many Vancouver restaurants for lunch and dinner. Savings of $5-25 per couple at many Vancouver attractions.

Special #4) Arts Club Theatres (Granville Island Stage, Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage): 20% discount for all TreeHouse B&B guests.

Special #5) Certified Massage Practitioners available for very special treatments in your room  (Shiatsu, Lomi Lomi, Swedish, Reflexology, Aromatherapy) - please book in advance.

Special #6) Horseback riding specials available nearby for all of our guests.

Special #7) Concierge services for all the best commercial tours.

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Actual Cost of TreeHouse Bed and Breakfast vs Actual Cost of a Hotel

Everyone is trying to get the most value for their $ today. To help you select the accommodation that gives you the best value for your money, we provide the following equivalent value comparisons.

Following are your estimated savings when you choose to stay at TreeHouse Bed and Breakfast; select those that apply to you:

• Breakfast for 2 saving - $20-30

• Entertainment Book Lunch for 2 saving - $5-10

• Entertainment Book Dinner for 2 saving - $15-20

• Each Entertainment Book Attraction for 2 saving - $5-10

• Parking saving $5-10

• Phone saving (local and long distance calls) - $0-10

• Each Movie saving $5-10

• Bar Bill saving $0-10

During TreeHouse Bed and Breakfast low season:

• FarEast1or2 at $109 is equivalent in value to a hotel room costing $169-179 per night

• PacificWest Suite at $149 is equivalent in value to a hotel room costing $209-219 per night

• TreeTop Suite at $159 is equivalent in value to a hotel room costing $219-229 per night

And for most guests a noticeably better value than these estimates.

During TreeHouse Bed and Breakfast high season:

• FarEast1or2 at $129 is equivalent in value to a hotel room costing $189-199 per night

• PacificWest Suite at $169 is equivalent in value to a hotel room costing $229-239 per night

• TreeTop Suite at $179 is equivalent in value to a hotel room costing $239-249 per night

And for most guests a noticeably better value than these estimates.

At TreeHouse Bed and Breakfast, you also get an additional discount for cash.

Hotels do not give cash discounts.

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TreeHouse Bed and Breakfast Sample Breakfast Menus

Following are 2 of our more than 20 daily breakfast menus:

Savory Menu:
Coffee: TreeHouse Blend Fresh Ground Fair Trade Organic Coffee
Tea: An Interesting Variety of Black, Green, De-Caf, and Herbal Teas
Juice: Apple, Strawberry, Banana Smoothie
Fruit: Persimmons with Pomegranate Seeds & Raspberry Drizzle
Cereal: Old-Fashioned Oatmeal with Mangos & Peaches, Crunchy House Mix Granola
Entree: Seashell Eggs
Accompaniments: Pesto Croissants, TreeHouse Wine Jellies & Orange Marmalade

Sweet Menu:
Coffee: TreeHouse Blend Fresh Ground Fair Trade Organic Coffee
Tea: An Interesting Variety of Black, Green, De-Caf, and Herbal Teas
Juice: Cranberry, Raspberry, Banana Energizer
Fruit: Orange Ambrosia Cups with Litchis
Cereal: French Vanilla Parfaits with Mangos & Peaches, Creme Brule Oatmeal
Entree: French Toast Stuffed with Berries & Brie, Cornmeal Edged Canadian Back Bacon Sticks
Accompaniments: Cinnamon Walnut Wreath, TreeHouse Wine Jellies & Orange Marmalade

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Vancouver TreeHouse Bed and Breakfast Accolades & Associations

Guest Comments:

• "Barb Selvage cooks a four-course gourmet breakfast fit for a Mountie."
  (Sunset Magazine)

• "Barb and Bob Selvage have been awesome hosts and their breakfasts are to die for. This experience has set the standard for all our future stays."
  (J Sullivans, Chicago Illinois)

• "Breakfasts were amazing - we were not long finished one when we began fantasizing about what culinary pleasures would appear in front of us the next day. Our waist-lines are definitely a little larger!"
  (Martin & Sarah Webster, Edinburgh Scotland)

• "Your artistry in the kitchen has spoiled us forever - no more simple cornflakes in the am."
  (Barbara Foo & Howard Pomerantz, Oakland, California)

A TreeHouse Bed and Breakfast is recommended by

• BedandBreakfast.com as a "Best Undiscovered Incredibly Romantic Inn"

• "Vancouver Secrets of the City"

• "Best Places to Kiss in the Pacific North West"

• "Fodor's Travel Guides"

• "Lonely Planet Guide"

• "Romantic British Columbia"

• "Sweethearts Getaway Guide to the Northwest"

is inspected and approved by

• The City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

is a Charter and Inspected Member of

• Western Canada Bed and Breakfast InnKeepers Association (WCBBIA) recently re-named BC Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers Guild (BCBBIG)

is a

• Member of PAII (Professional Association of Innkeepers International)

and has a

• "Canada Select Four Star (4****) Rating"

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A TreeHouse Bed and Breakfast
accepts these credit cards and most debit cards: