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Ocean/city views; near downtown Vancouver, skiing, cruise ships; treehouse; deck

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Our sunset view - Vancouver Island, Stanley Park, and the Lions Gate Bridge.
Large kitchen with wall oven, microwave, full size fridge, 4 burner countertop.
Kitchen from living room
Kitchen, living/dining room - TV, electric fireplace
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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North Vancouver, BC
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Canada Place
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Vancouver, BC (CXH-Vancouver Harbour Seaplane Base)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean/city views; near downtown Vancouver, skiing, cruise ships; treehouse; deck

THE SECRET GARDEN TREEHOUSE, Upper Lonsdale, North Vancouver

The Secret Garden Treehouse is a family-friendly vacation hideaway. This two-bedroom ground-level suite is located in a safe, quiet neighbourhood at the top of Lonsdale, and offers a panoramic view of the glittering Vancouver cityscape and the Lion’s Gate Bridge.

Watch sunrise or sunset from the private deck. Unwind in the treehouse. Be enveloped by the silence and solitude of nature that surrounds this treed property. Take advantage of free parking and a transit network that provides convenient access to local shopping and restaurants.

Lonsdale Quay is just a 10-minute bus ride away. This popular North Vancouver hub features an extensive farmer's market, and a variety of shops and restaurants. Board the SeaBus here and arrive at Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver in 12 minutes, with access to Stanley Park, cruise ships, and SkyTrain—YVR Airport is a mere 25-minute SkyTrain ride from Waterfront Station.

For skiers, mountain bikers, and hiking enthusiasts, there is an abundant choice of popular locations—Grouse Mountain, Cypress Mountain, Seymour Mountain, and Mount Fromme (a key North American mountain biking destination) are only a short drive away; Grouse Mountain is accessible on transit as well.

Explore nearby attractions such as Capilano Canyon and Lynn Canyon. Or venture a little farther—drive to Whistler in 1.5 hours; Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal in 15 minutes.

Guests describe this vacation rental as a home away from home, and rave about the comfortable décor, the cleanliness, and their hostess. She is first-class, gracious, and welcoming, always respecting her guests’ privacy. “Our seven-year-old daughter still talks about her,” says one satisfied guest.

The Secret Garden Treehouse is a relaxing, quiet place to unwind in nature, while having easy access to the excitement of the city.

Property manager

Noo-Noo

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Small pond in yard children must be supervised
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is fine.
Smoking allowed outside only on guest deck. No smoking in the apartment or in the treehouse.

Important information

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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
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

District of North Vancouver

Upper Lonsdale, a neighbourhood in District of North Vancouver, is home to this apartment. Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Science World are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Robson Street and Granville Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rogers Arena or BC Place Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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North Vancouver, BC

What's nearby

  • Capilano Suspension Bridge - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Canada Place - 16 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Vancouver Waterfront - 16 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Port of Vancouver - 18 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • North Vancouver Station - 7 min drive
  • Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 16 min drive
  • Vancouver, BC (CXH-Vancouver Harbour Seaplane Base) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Westview Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Thrifty Foods - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean/city views; near downtown Vancouver, skiing, cruise ships; treehouse; deck pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean/city views; near downtown Vancouver, skiing, cruise ships; treehouse; deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean/city views; near downtown Vancouver, skiing, cruise ships; treehouse; deck?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean/city views; near downtown Vancouver, skiing, cruise ships; treehouse; deck located?

This family-friendly District of North Vancouver apartment building is located in Upper Lonsdale, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lions Gate Hospital, Capilano Mall and The Shipyards. Lonsdale Quay Market and Grouse Mountain are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Perfect place to stay in North Vancouver

Everything was exactly as posted. We had a great stay. As soon as you arrive, you feel immediately comfortable. The host was helpful, and we had every comfort and convenience needed for a holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Beautiful

This is a beautiful place. Nice and clean. Great views, and very convenient location. Excellent communication. Thank you for the great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joel W.

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

A haven just outside Vancouver city

We had a lovely stay for 6 nights here. It was a great location - easily accessible to the city and with plenty of things to do in North Vancouver. The kids loved the tree house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin V.

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

Paradise in the Pacific Northwest

From booking to the homemade banana bread at check-in, our stay couldn't have been any nicer. Noo Noo was always very responsive and provided great ideas of places to visit. Can't wait to stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peggy D., Shoreview, MN

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

Wonderful place in North Vancouver

We had an amazing time at this adorable place in a perfect location for so many activities. Noo Noo was a great host and so helpful with any questions and recommendations. Comfortable beds, very clean and beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Alan W., Powell River

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

Event weekend at Ambleside Park

Noo Noo was a fantastic hostess and the property was beautiful. It was perfectly located for our needs for the weekend! We will be returning for sure 👍👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

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

First time visitors to BC

Great location - close to Capilene Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain. A short sea bus ride to downtown Vancouver. Host was a great resource to places of interest.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

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

Perfect

Lovely place with a lovely hostess. Beautiful place for us. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

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

Stunning sunsets

We had such an amazing stay at Noo Noo's secret garden treehouse. Noo Noo was kind, courteous, and helpful throughout our stay. From out late night check in to early morning departure, she made us feel right at home. The property was perfect for our family of four, with ample space inside and a deck and tree house outside. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edith H.

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

A unique and comfortable haven in a beautiful setting

We were in Vancouver for a family wedding, and Noo Noo was extremely welcoming and accommodating as we added an extra day, had family visiting, etc. The inside is unique and comfortable, while the outside defies description! Such beauty!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

George C., Stamford CT

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

A must for North Vancouver stay

We loved our stay. The house is in a fabulous location, beautiful and clean. It made our family of 4 very comfortable. The private deck and the treehouse with views of Vancouver and the bridge are a cherry on top. Noo-Noo is an amazing host- our kids still talk about her cookies and how nice she is! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neda S.

Fantastic Cosy Canadian Experience!

This beautiful home was so calming after the hassle of traveling. After a long day of hiking and hot chocolate on nearby scenic Grouse Mountain, I delightedly stared out at the stunning sunset view from the treehouse. The luxuriously soft beds gave me the best sleep I’ve ever had and the living area provided a great place to sit back and read. Noo Noo has outdone herself with providing an amazing experience and has really made me feel like family. I can’t wait to come again!

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R., Canada

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

Perfect

We loved our VRBO, our host Noo-Noo was such a great lady. Power outage due to a storm and she refunded that days money, she didn’t need or have to as it wasn’t her fault. The place was cozy and perfect for our family of three. Views were amazing and her yard was gorgeous.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gayla R.

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

Elegant apartment, no traffic noise

If you want a quiet place to stay in Vancouver, this is a marvellous choice. Lovely apartment set amid trees, with a spectacular view. Noo-Noo is a friendly and very experienced host, who answered all our questions while giving us full privacy. We travelled by public transit with no problems. Could not have been better! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shane F.

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

North Vancouver

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Noo Noo was very available and helpful with any questions we had. The space was clean and well stocked and there was plenty of room. The area was quiet — we barely even heard traffic. Just the peaceful sound of the waterfall in the garden. The view of the inlet and ships was very nice. The property had a beautiful garden and trees. And the lights of the city were visible at night. Would recommend for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heike Z., Dresden, Deutschland

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

Kleine Oase am Rande von Vancouver

Wir haben die Zeit hier sehr genossen, insbesondere den herrlichen Ausblick auf Vancouver. Sehr schönes Apartment mit netter Gastgeberin.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephane B., Montreal Québec Canada

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

Super hospitalité - Propreté exemplaire

Noo-noo est très accueillante. Bien localisé pour explorer la nature
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ela R.

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

Wonderful spot in North Vancouver

I stayed with my family and Noo-Noo's place for a long weekend to explore the beauty of North Vancouver and we had an amazing time there! Noo-Noo is a great host: extremaly responsive and accomodating of any needs. We had a wonderful time, thank you Noo-Noo!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy D.

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

Lovely West Vancouver retreat

This was a fabulous property with amazing views and a great location. Noo Noo is a lovely host and was very responsive to any questions we had and I can not fault her or her property. We would definitely all come back here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen F., Parkland County

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

Perfect stay!

Loved our stay at this walk out basement apartment in North Vancouver. The setting is breathtaking. We loved the tree house and the view of the water from the deck. The apartment was cosy and had everything we needed for the 4 of us. Noo Noo was a very friendly host and left us some home baking. A lovely touch. Will visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Iris H.

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

A great place to stay in a wonderful neighborhood.

The accommodations and views matched the on-line listing. The place was very clean and comfortable. The location was very close to many of the attractions we visited including hiking trails. Highly recommended and we would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

janie w.

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

Amazing

Loved our stay in North Vancouver. The scenery and the view from Noo-noo was amazing. Quiet neighborhood and easy to get around the area. Coming for the states, this place is definitely recommended and especially the Host! Thank you Noo-Noo for your hospitality and wishing you the best. Thank you for our first staying in Canada. ♥️ Definitely coming back!! Janie
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Delightful accommodation

All good
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucky B.

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

Really great

Really enjoyed the location. This was a treasure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Great place to stay. Great location, Great host, Great place!

We could not have been happier staying at this VRBO. Noo Noo was a great host. The property was lovely, very welcoming and has a awesome view of the water and mountains. My husband and I came to town to visit our son, who is going to school in Vancouver. We all three stayed at the property. It was so comfortable and homey. We will definitely stay here again when we come back to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Noo-Noo

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The Secret Garden has moved to North Vancouver! After 34 years in Dunbar-Southlands, I decided to leave my character house (and gorgeous garden!) and move to North Vancouver to be closer to my son and two grandaughters.

I am now offering the same great hospitality, amenities and service as I did to the over 1200 guests I have welcomed to The Secret Garden during the past six years.

i look forward to meeting many new people and making new friends from all over the world.


Why they chose this property

Gorgeous views; the treehouse was also what caught my eye when I saw the listing. As a single senior, I find it so convenient for shopping and restaurants, etc. and if I want to go "over town" to Vancouver it's a simple matter on the seabus and actually closer than it was when I lived in Dunbar.

The quiet is unbelievable - just the sound of the birds. No noisy neighbours, barking dogs, or traffic noise.

I think I will be very happy here and I hope if you visit that you will enjoy it as much as I do.

What makes this property unique

The views of course; the treehouse; the convenience of being so close to the local attractions and mountains yet living secluded on top of the world.
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