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| Lockehaven
Waterfront B&B View from the Water |
Lockehaven
B & B from the Parking Area at Top of the Stairs |
View of Lockehaven (circled) from the Deep Cove Public Dock |
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We moved into the house on January 31, 2004 and soon thereafter started a massive renovation, to not only create a dream home for our own use, but also to create two suites specifically designed to be attractive as full-featured, high-end Vacation Suites. After 2 years of construction, this renovation was completed at the end of June, 2006. We have both done
extensive renovations to other residences and we have travelled to many
places around the world for business, vacation and adventure. With the
renovation and equiping of Lockehaven, we have had the opportunity to
create our idea of the ideal place to stay while visiting Vancouver, whether
for pleasure or business or both. Noting the popularity of the outdoor hot tub for the Eagle Suite in our first year of operation, in November of 2007 we installed a second hot tub for the Otter Suite, down in the waterfront yard. Our concept is to allow visitors to have a real West Coast experience with up-close proximity to the ocean and mountains, while enjoying ready access to the tourist attractions and business life in the heart of the city of Vancouver. We invite you to come and enjoy this wonderful experience with us. |
The Lockehaven Property |
We fell in love with this property, partly for the proximity to the water and magnificent views and partly because it is remarkably secluded and quiet, considering it is so accessible to the city. A 200 foot (60 meter) high hill behind the house blocks virtually all noise from the city. It is at the end of a 300 foot single lane tree-lined driveway that is shared by only one neighbour. There are no houses to the immediate left or right of our house and the lot has 77 feet of waterfront. Because we are located on a slight point of land, the views span over 180 degrees. The 5 knot (9 km/hour) speed limit on the waters of Deep Cove limits the noise from power boats. |
Layout of the House |
As you can see from the photographs above, the house is built in three levels on a steep slope. The Otter Suite occupies almost all of the lowest level and the Eagle Suite occupies about half of the top level. The main (mid) level is for our private use, except when we serve breakfast each morning in our main dining area or on our deck. Each suite has its own private entrance off the exterior decks and the internal doors to the rest of the house are normally locked off from both sides. Please note that this site may not suitable for those who have difficulty with stairs. From the parking area above the house, it is 21 steps down to reach the Eagle (Upper) Suite and it takes a total of 52 steps (including the upper and main level landings) to reach the Otter (Lower) Suite, using the external staircase. |
Standard Furnishings and Amenities
Otter
Suite King Sleigh Bed |
The following furnishings and equipment are provided in both suites:
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In-Suite Kitchenettes
Otter Suite Kitchenette |
Both the Otter and Eagle Suites have in-suite kitchenettes that are separate from the bedrooms and are equipped with:
Click here for helpful information about preparing meals at Lockehaven (self catering). |
In-Suite Offices
Otter Suite Office |
Both of the suites have Office areas separate from the bedrooms with the following:
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In-Suite Telephone Lines, With Free or Low-Cost Long Distance Rates |
Each suite has its own dedicated telephone line and telephone number, with free long distance calling to anywhere in Canada or the US. This telephone service utilizes VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) technology to access the telephone network over our ADSL high speed Internet service. Rates to land-lines in many industrialized countries are relatively low ($0.02 per minute) and for moderate usage in such cases we do not bother to charge you. If you plan to make overseas calls, please inquire. Caution - calls to mobile (cellular) phones outside the US and Canada can be expensive (e.g. $0.50 per minute), although likely much cheaper than using your mobile phone from such a country here and having to pay high roaming charges. |
Room Cleaning and Linens Change |
At Lockehaven, we anticipate that you value your privacy and we respect this by staying out your suite, entering it only when we clean it once a week, after first asking your permission or in case of an emergency. Extra towels and linens are available on request. We do need to inspect and service both of the hot tubs every two days. |
Self-Serve Use of Shared Laundry |
A laundry room off the common deck on the lower level has a high capacity washer and dryer that is available for guests in both suites on a shared basis |
Dining at Lockehaven
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We serve a nutritious continental breakfast to our guests every morning, normally at 9am, either in our dining room or on our deck, depending on the weather. A full gourmet brunch is served Sunday mornings. With the fully equipped kitchenettes, you always have the option of breakfast on your own or preparing and eating lunch, dinner and snacks for dining in the privacy of your suite or on your deck - while enjoying enjoying the great view. Click here for more details on the Breakfast menus and to access helpful information for self catering at Lockehaven. |
Overview
and Comparison of the Two Suites
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Both of the suites are large for B and B accomodation and are more like one-bedroom apartments. They both have stunning panoramic views of the waters of Deep Cove and the mountains, from both inside the suites and from their outside decks. |
Eagle Suite Details |
The Eagle Suite,
occupying about 430 square feet of the top level of the house, the
smaller of the two suites, is noted for the private hot tub on
its 300 square foot outside deck, which is reserved for the exclusive
private use of the Eagle suite guests. Click
here for photos and more details about the Eagle Suite. |
Otter Suite Details |
The Otter Suite is significantly larger than the Eagle Suite, with about 600 square feet of interior space and a 400 square foot outside deck. Because it is on the lowest level of the house, is nearest to the water and it has so much window area, the views from inside the suite are spectacular. There is even a view of the water while relaxing in the extra deep soaker bathtub, if you leave the bathroom door open while taking a bath. In the waterfront yard, only a few steps away from the Otter Suite bedroom, there is a 6 place hot tub for the use of guests in the Otter Suite.
Click here for photos and more details about the Otter Suite. |
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