Family-friendly vacation rentals in University Endowment Lands

I can't say enough good things about the Captain's Quarters and Henny as a host. This was our third Easter weekend in a row spent at CQ on Galiano, and we cherished every minute - even adding an extra night to our stay this year. It's an amazing, private spot to relax, embrace the peacefulness, the comforts (hot tub is my personal fave, and the new king sized bed afforded many extra hours of sleep), and the island mentality. Henny is an absolute gem, and was always quick to respond to any requests. Even when the island had a brief, 2-hour power outage, Henny provided us with extra lighting, and the assurance that should the power outage last longer, she would run the generator. Our dog Feivel also finally got on our level, and didn't even bark when Henny came by with complimentary greens and smoked salmon tails! We can't wait to be back.

Large and beautiful home, literally. Our daughters ask to come back on 2 separate occasions. Jenny was a great host, accommodating and proactive. Quiet and calm neighbourhood, 2 min walk to the COMO LAKE, wow! Last but not least, you got to meet Milo the dog, what a smart human like dog. Thank you Jenny and see you again!!!

Garth is an amazing host! He was quick to reply whenever we needed anything and was there to greet us when we got there. He has 3 properties and I have had the pleasure of staying at all 3 of them. I must say the Producer’s House is the best one of all. It has a nice big deck with plenty of comfortable seating and a fire pit. My group will definitely be back! Thanks for an amazing stay!

Spacious in a good location.

Bea was a wonderful host, very helpful and the place is clean and private. Thank you Bea.

This location was amazing. My family and 3 kids stayed here and had a perfect time exploring the city. Michi was super responsive to any questions we had. Their home was beautiful, clean, and welcoming. Highly recommend as a good launching point to explore Vancouver.

We loved our stay at Peter’s home. Having the beach right at your finger tips is amazing! We spent hours digging for sea glass with our kids and swimming in the ocean. The neighbourhood was also great and walkable to lower Gibsons!

Lesley and Adam were amazing hosts to interact with. They remained extremely responsive and had great recommendations! Highly recommend this unit to anyone going to Rogers Arena or BC Place, right next door!! Costco is nearby for stocking up and we had great walks to Gastown and local restaurants! Also, the listing mentions a washer and "drying rack", but they have installed a dryer in unit, which is great! I will be back here again next time i'm in BC!

We had such a lovely stay at Raquel’s place! Raquel was super responsive and easy to communicate with—she gave us lots of helpful info about the area, and when we ran out of pancake mix, she even brought us a new bag (so thoughtful!). The place itself is really cute and peaceful, with cows nearby and a sweet big black cat we got to meet. It’s in a great location too—right off the main road and just a minute away from a cider place we really enjoyed. The room was spotless and well equipped. We appreciated the selection of teas, the automatic coffee machine, and even dog biscuits—it’s clear a lot of care goes into making guests feel welcome. There were a few harmless ants here and there, but honestly nothing to complain about. Overall, a fantastic experience. Highly recommend!

Sharon's place is an absolute gem on Bowen Island! The views are magnificent and the home itself is comfortable, clean, spacious and well-appointed. The location is a short walk to all of Bowen Island's restaurants, shops and art galleries. Sharon is an excellent and communicative host who goes above and beyond to ensure her guests are well taken care of. I highly recommend this home for anybody looking for a relaxing stay on Bowen Island!

Wonderful suite on the lower level of a character house in East Van. Quick, kind communication.. clean thoughtful space, beautiful little patio zone.. super close to everything on Commercial Drive and just down the road from a fantastic park (open green space, community gardens, tennis courts with views of the mountains!) Mieke was kind to let me check out late as they didn’t have someone arriving today which made my travel much smoother. I’d stay again in a heartbeat. You can hear the family upstairs from time to time but even less than I expected. Bed seemed very new - firm but comfy - having laundry is always a bonus. Loved it all. Thanks!

We had a blast at this comfortable, clean and spacious place. 2 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms were a bonus. A variety of delicious food in walking distance, the area is definitely vibrant and fun. Comfy beds, especially the one across from the bathroom. Nicely decorated with extras- speaker, world globe, chess. Thank you for welcoming our dog too!

Virpi is a helpful, responsive, and accommodating host. We appreciated that the unit is well stocked (lots of extra blankets, enough dishes, laundry detergent that we could use, etc). It's worth noting for us because we are a family of five and have stayed in too many places where this isn't the case! The unit was simple and clean and a great affordable option in the area.

Great place to stay for a trip to Vancouver, really close to the downtown area and Granville St, everything was clean and neat upon arrival.

Gail was a lovely and responsive host. The AirBnB provided a safe, quiet solace which was what we needed while we were apartment hunting. We really appreciated the space and had everything we needed including a fireplace when it dumped the annual big snowstorm. This was a great restful month for us in what would otherwise have been chaotic. Thank you thank you.

Great stay! Tabitha is extremely communicative and has the best recommendations. The place had everything you need and was thoughtfully designed with the guests in mind. Froth milk and fresh baked banana bread made the stay above and beyond!

Great place, definitely will come back again!

Wonderful stay in the heart of Vancouver, BC. Ryan’s place is spotless and well appointed, within walking distance to everything. The light rail is literally behind the building, so extremely easy to get to. The apartment is well appointed, modern and comfortable. We felt right at home! Equipped with everything. Bathrooms are squeaky clean, and with great water pressure. We travel a lot and Ryan’s place is definitely a favorite! Also noteworthy is the parking garage and ability to park right under the building. Totally appropriated! Loved Vancouver BC and the wonderful restaurants, people and sights! Thank you Ryan for a fantastic stay and we will hopefully return soon!

Everything was exactly as pictured. Had a good stay and the staff was very friendly. Short push to sit in a meeting for timeshares but they were fine with me saying no thanks. Overall good stay.

Great space for parents with 3 kids. The kids started each day with a swim. Parking spot was essential and safe. It was in the middle of everything. It was great to have a grocery store around the corner to buy breakfast and fruit for the kids. There was minor noise from the stadium and light rail at night, but we didn’t expect a silent stay so it wasn’t a problem. Was a great place for our needs.

Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay . Incredible hosts as well.

Great location for our family to enjoy and explore Vancouver. Wonderful views and very comfortable. Thanks for hosting us!

I recently stayed at Alex’s Airbnb and had an absolutely wonderful experience. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed with the cleanliness and comfort of the space. The amenities provided were excellent and the location was perfect for my needs. I would highly recommend your Airbnb to anyone looking for a 5-star experience. Thank you for being such a great host!

Great central location and the amenities are superb! Room was exactly as described and check in/out was quick and easy.