Hi,
If you are looking for the big downtown hotel experience, don't bother staying here. If you want something more interesting and more representative of Vancouver itself (and a lot less expensive), then do bother staying here. You'll be at home in one of Vancouver's best neighbourhoods. At home means in your own separate flat, with access to a lush garden and the whole UBC area. Neville and Mariette are unfailingly helpful, responsive and friendly. This was a perfect homebase for us during our week in Vancouver. Thanks for everything, and see you again sometime soon.
Yours, Reg and Carolynne
August, 1999 - Garden suite guests, Reg and Carolynne, Ontario, Canada allberry@netcom.ca
We loved it! The house and garden were both so charming and unique that they added delightfully to our visit. We were made most welcome. A real treat - thank you!
Sandy and Sally Porter, London, England
August, 1999 - Garden Suite Guests
Dear Mariette,
I'll like to say it one more time, that we really enjoyed our stay!! We were both surprise to see how the suite was so cosy! We feel like at home! Everything was just perfect!! Maybe we'll meet again...
Bye and take care, Chhoreng Te and Ryan, Paris, France
November, 1999 - Garden Suite Guests
Hi,
As for Vancouver's weather, we have absolutely no complaints, we flew out on Sunday with the sky shining brightly. I was struck by the beauty of Vancouver. We also made it to Seattle, and up to Whistler as well. Michel and I feel especially lucky to have wandered upon you web site. It was a real treat to have stayed in a residential area of Vancouver instead of a hotel. We thoroughly enjoyed it, and I am already planning our next visit. We'll be in touch and thanks again for the wonderful accommodation. It was a treat!
Cheryl Blackett and Michel CÙtÈ, Mississauga, Ontario
November 23, 1999 - Garden Suite Guests
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your place. The garden was charming even during the winter. The hot tub was soothing. We were tickled by the ecclectic artwork. Thanks for your opening your home.
Angela Witt and Tomas Ruiz, Olympia, Washington
Feb 2000 - Garden Suite Guests
Hi,
We enjoyed 4 sublime days in Vancouver and Casa Mora was a big part of the treat. The suite felt like a movie set - with high ceilings and curtains to match, an open layout, great sunny balconies and views, and wonderful artistic touches. Mariette and Neville made us feel welcome and allowed us abundant space and privacy. As a lesbian I am always senstive to whether an atmosphere is "gay-positive" and I felt very at home at Casa Mora. Thanks and we will see you again!
Sue Work, Whitehorse, Yukon
May 2000 - Penthouse Suite Guests
Ha sido una estancia muy agradable, bonita y muy cultural. Nos hemos sentido muy acogidos. El entorno es precioso, vuestra casa nos parece muy bonita, original y acogedora. Habeis hecho un gran trabajo. Nos alojamos en la habitacion del jardin 11 al 14 de agosto de 2000
Adelaida Teruel Hueso y Enrique Mastas Martinez de Valencia, EspaÒa
August 2000 - Casa Mora Garden Suite Guests
WOW! We enjoyed ourselves tremendously at Casa Mora, and I've been telling all my friends here in Calgary to avoid hotels and stay at the most beautiful bed & breakfast in Vancouver. We especially loved the fact that, because you are within walking & bus distance of everything (Granville Island, suspension bridge, downtown Van, Art Museum, university, beaches, etc.), we didn't need to spend money on a rental car during this part of our trip! It was heavenly to finish a long day of "touristy" stuff and sight-seeing by coming home to a relaxing hot tub, friendly hosts and a super-comfortable bed. And I loved exploring all the treasures and beautiful surprises of your garden. You have a beautiful home, and we thank you for sharing it with us.
Jenny Hoops and George Brindle, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Phone: (403) 277-5621
August 2000 Guests
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Liebe Mariette, wir hatten einfach herrrliche Tage in Vancouver. Die Penthouse Suite in Casa Mora ist wunderschˆn; sie bietet einfach alles, was man sich von einer Ferienwohnung w¸nscht. Die schˆne Umgebung, die nahen Gesch‰fte und Restaurants, die praktische Busverbindung - es paßte einfach alles. Vielen Dank f¸r alles und auf ein Wiedersehen.
Georg und Astrid Schreyˆgg, Berlin (schrey@wiwiss.fu-berlin.de)
August 2000 Guests,
The Penthouse Suite
"Casa Mora is a delightful place to stay! For our first Bed and Breakfast experience, you have set the bar extremely high. Thank you for all your help in seeing the city and for such wonderful hospitality. We will forever remember this trip."
April Levin and John, Orange, California, U.S.A.
October, 2002 Guests,
The Magnolia Room
"Happy Halloween! Thanks very much for everything. With your assistance, the city was a wonderful place to explore. Halloween in Vancouver is great fun! Casa Mora is excellent, Bed and Breakfast accommodation, convenient in every way, and every couple who stays at your facility is sure to enjoy its relaxing and charming atmosphere, just as we did! Also, Hooray for the fabulous hot tub!! Again, thanks for your hospitality and warm conversations."
Mark Berry and David Hartman, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.
October - November, 2002 Halloween Week Guests,
The Magnolia Room
"What a fantastic place to stay!" Thanks so much for creating such a unique Bed and Breakfast. It was the perfect place to relax for our weekend in Vancouver. We'll be back!
Ann & Duncan Gish, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
November 2002 Guests, The Penthouse
"What a delightful experience for our first aniversary! We loved the light and airy experience of the Penthouse. Art pieces throughout the house continued to pleasantly surprise us as we discovered new, subtle touches throughout our stay. The combination of garden, furnishings and art worked perfectly for a visual feast."
Sue and Jerry Carpenter, Port Orchard, Washington, U.S.A.
June, 2003 Guests, The Penthouse
"A great place to end our trip to a great country. Those who follow in our footsteps have a lot to look forward to! 10/10"
Chris Bahn and Jayne Mills, Bristol, U.K.,
July 2003 guests, The Magnolia Room
Wir sind wieder zu Hause gelandet, denken aber noch sehr gerne und oft an die kurze Zeit in Vancouver zur¸ck. Besonders beeindruckt waren wir von Eurem schˆnen Haus, vor allem aber von der k¸nstlerisch gestalteten "Penthouse Suite". Jedes der wunder-schˆnen Details ist f¸r sich ein Kunstwerk und offensichtlich mit sehr viel Liebe gemacht. Sowohl die bleiverglasten Fenster als auch die Gem‰lde, das rustikale Badezimmer, das traumhafte "Himmelbett" und die herrlichen Terrassen mit dem schˆnen Ausblick auf den Garten. Die Lage ist ebenfalls ideal, in der N‰he der bekannten Str‰nde und unweit von der Stadt. Es gibt keinen besseren Platz, in Vancouver einige Tage zu verbringen. Wir kommen wieder.
Maria, Martin, Markus from Austria
August, 2003 Guests, The Penthouse
I would like to say thank you so very much for really making my stay in Vancouver a wonderful experience. From the moment I stepped into Casa Mora I felt at home. I was able to gain an insight to Vancouver which I never would have been privy to without the hours of wonderful conversation we shared. I can't thank all of you enough for taking time out of your busy schedules to help orient me. I will always be able to smile when I think of Vancouver and the people who make it a wonderful place. Best Regards,
Marsha Martin, Montego Bay, Jamaica
September, 2003 Guest, The Magnolia Room
How could we have improved upon our stay in Casa Mora? Only by hanging about longer! Thank you for thinking of everything!
Sharon Jebb and George Smith, Aberdeen, Scotland
May, 2004 Guests, The Penthouse Suite
I will always remember my first visit to Vancouver as a delight because of your wonderful home! Casa Mora is a work of love and demonstrates your considerable talents. Thank you for and interesting and peaceful stay, and for the valuable guidance you gave us as we became acquainted with this beautiful city!
Linda Bevan, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Your warm hospitality has made me feel at home in a new city. Thanks you especially for sharing your advice, your stories and the beauty of your home and art. Until next time,
Julie Bevan, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Mother/Daughter Guests,
July 2004, The Magnolia Room
A los amigos,
Han tenido la virtud de hacernos sentir como en ìcasaî. La simpatÌa es uno de los atributos que m·s nos impresionaron. Hemos disfrutado de la experiencia de ser primerizos en B & B y nos ha gustado mucho. Repetiremos en el futuro, gracias a Uds. Excelentes y variados desayunos nos sorprendieron cada dÌa e hicieron m·s disfrutable nuestra estadÌa en esta maravillosa Vancouver. Nos vamos felices de haber pasado muy bien aquÌ. Los esperamos en nuestro paÌs en uno de sus inquietos itinerarios por LatinoamÈrica.
Alvaro Terra, Montevideo, Uruguay
August, 2004 Guest, The Magnolia Room
Queridos amigos, La primera palabra que viene a mi mente al pensar en ustedes es GRACIAS. Su c·lida sencillez al recibirnos hizo que nos sintiÈramos como viejos amigos. En nuestros viajes anteriores habÌamos estado en hotels, pero al quedarnos en CASA MORA notamos una gran diferencia. Disfrutamos de su interesante conversacion y aprendimos mucho con sus pacientes explicaciones. Compartieron con nosotros en forma espont·nea y natural su casa y su vida. Por eso simplemente les digo GRACIAS y hasta siempre!
Gloria Figari, Montevideo, Uruguay
August, 2004 Guest, The Magnolia Room
Thank you very much for a delightful stay and an excellent introduction to Vancouver. It was a pleasure getting to know you over breakfast during the course of our week-long stay in the Magnolia Room. This place that you have created with your own hands is idyllic and bright, and very memorable. We will tell all our friends about it and try to make it back ourselves. Thank you very much!
Dmitry and Natasha Orlov,
June, 2005 Guests,
The Magnolia Room
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Foxglove and Bee in Pacific Spirit Park
Thanks for our stay in the wonderful Penthouse Suite as we stopped for Vancouver on our way to Haida Gwaii. Lovely neighbourhood for walking, we loved the shadowy forest of the nearby Pacific Spirit Park. Thanks for suggesting to dine at Wabi Sabi restaurant - a lovely peaceful atmosphere with delicious seafood, just perfect. Hope to see you again.
Kiitos majoituksesta kauniissa ja valoisassa Penthouse - sviitiss‰ Vancouverissa poiketessamme. Rauhallinen ja kukkia ja puutarhoja pursuava alue sopii hyvin k‰velyretkille ja l‰hell‰ oleva Pacific Spirit puisto tarjoaa luonnonyst‰v‰lle kukemuksen rannikon sademetsist‰, kiitos viel‰ ravintolasuosituksesta l‰heiseen Wabi Sabi ravintolaan jossa nautimme herkullisista meren antimista, t‰nne tulemme mielell‰mme uudestaan!
Virve & Tokke,
Nokia, Finland
Penthouse Guests, July 2005
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you! Your house is situated in a charming area that alsol allows easy access to the city (Vancouver's downtown core). The Magnolia Room is very comfortable and spacious with every detail you could want. The bed was great!
You were both very helpful with ideas on what to see, etc. We hope to come back one day -- nice to meet you.
Judy and John LIndsay, City Beach,
Western Australia
Magnolia Room Guests, July 2005
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Un accueil chaleureux dans un quartier calme proche du centre de Vancouver.
Nous avons appreciÈ Stanley Park et Granville Island. Pour le shopping (cíest pas moi,
cíest ma femme) Robson Street Ètait le et intÈressant avec les restaurants agrÈable. Pour le diner, nous avons aimÈ Wabi Sabi sur le avenue 10th ñ a 2 minutes du Casa Mora.
Olivier & Titaina, Heiava & Vaheana,
Tahiti, Polynesie FranÁaise
Garden Suite Guests,
July 2005
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Thanks for our stay in the Penthouse - it could not have been more perfect!
It has been a fantastic experience to stay in Vancouver - what a difference from the hustle and bustle of London!
We loved: Whale-watching in Victoria and taking the float planes there and back; Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge; booths at Wabi Sabi; the trails in Pacific Spirit Park.
Many thanks again,
David & Catherine,
London, U.K.
Penthouse Suite Guests,
August, 2005
Thanks for giving us all the right leads that made for a fabulous time in Vancouver and beyond. We think we worked it out perfectly, staying in the Magnolia Room on arrival when we just had three nights - that gave us a head start, over breakfast conversations, on the routes to travel on B.C.'s winter roads, and what to do and see in Vancouver before leaving. Then, when we got back to the city, we stayed for a week in your amazing Penthouse! It is so beautiful, and so comfortable, that it was hard to leave. We are planning our next trip!
Thanks again,
Louanne and Roger Smithe,
Canadians living in Tuscany, Italy
Penthouse and Magnolia Room Guests
Feb. 2007
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