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Reviews of Ocean Breeze B&B

4 out of 5
Ocean Breeze B&B
462 East 1st Street, North Vancouver, BC

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 40 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice place to stay! Walkable to the harbor and many restaurants and breweries. I felt very safe in the area. Just know Vancouver is very hilly and this BnB has about 15 stairs to get to the house. Very welcoming host - made you feel right at home and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Margaret on Oct 14, 2023
Dear Kathy ; Thank you so much for taking the time to share your comments about your recent visit ; Was a pleasure having you here ; Warmest wishes , Margaret

10/10 Excellent

DR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was Safe ,Quiet, and good Dining options!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Margaret on Sep 11, 2023
Dear Guest ; Thank you for taking your time and sharing your positive experience with others ;

2/10 Terrible

Salvador

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room doesnt not match the regular standar. You pay a 4 stars room when you enter in a equivalent discrete road motel. Breakfast was extremly poor and lack of privacy. Floor was too noisy, the landlord living i the low level complained because of noise. The fact to go to the bathroom in a very small room cause noise when you step. Next time a will go to a good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Margaret on Jul 19, 2023
Hello ; sorry for your bad experience however I feel must clarify this : the idea of bed and breakfast is to have people from all over the World by the same table so they can share traveling ideas ; food details : we are serving organic yogurt parfait with assorted fresh fruits , fresh orange juice , assorted omelettes , toasts , freshly brewed quality coffee ; you said that you never eat breakfast but I still offered you something just at least to try :) so I'm surprised for your comment ; secondly : floor is hardwood with special cork ! under plus additional noise proof underlay ( 21 mm of it ) and area rugs yet if you step very very hard on it then person below which is me could hear it ; since your luggage was lost you didn't have good mood , I;m sorry for your unfortunate circumstances ;

4/10 Poor

ALAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Margaret on Jul 15, 2023
Dear Alan ; I would like to know more details about your 4 star review , is there something I can correct ? as per our accommodation in " Ocean Breeze Inn " we have 7 rooms with 8 bathrooms , we have daily professional cleaning service , we are preparing customs breakfasts daily by using all Organic ingredients , we are providing quality info about sightseeing tours , best dinning and places to go .... and our rates are very affordable compare to the area ; please tell us whats else you would like to receive ?

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Margaret on Aug 17, 2023
Dear Iris ; Thank you so much for taking the time to share your comments about your recent stay ; with warm wishes , Margaret

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Well equipped, clean and comfortable room and bath, together with a very tasty, homemade and healthy breakfast. Walking distance to water bus, marina, local breweries and restaurants. Margaret is an excellent host and ambassador for the area. Conveniently located to various Vancouver areas, including Horseshoe Bay. Will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Gail, ORO-MEDONTE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner doubled the price two weeks before booked arrival for two nights. Cramped entrance for suitcase, crumbs on bed duvet. No plug for hair dryer in bathroom. Walk up slippery shower stall. Cluttered kitchen not suitable for more than four guests. Very dissatisfied.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying here felt like being at home, away from home. Margaret and Jazz were wonderful hosts, very warm and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Margaret on Jun 22, 2022
Thank you Carol 👍I’m looking forward to your stay again ; be safe , kisses from Jazz and hugs from Margaret

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our time at Ocean Breeze. We had an Oceanview room and the view was spectacular
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Margaret on Jun 27, 2022
Thank you Malcolm ; we also enjoyed your company :) Margaret and Jazz

2/10 Terrible

Robert La

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we never stayed here it was too dirty with dos running around ect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from owner on May 5, 2022
Dear Sir ; We were forced to refuse your booking due to your aggressive behaviour towards your wife ( traveling partner ) and my staff / myself -owner ; I did contact immediately Expedia Partner and notify them about that procedure ;

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grandma home
It’s like staying at your grandmas home. Margaret is so sweet and very attentive. Front rooms have water view and nice balcony. Breakfast is cooked by Margaret, plentiful and excellent. Close to several restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Margaret on Sep 7, 2021
Dear Holly ; Was great meeting you , I'm glad you had nice and memorable stay :) Best wishes , Margaret

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Still open & available to book & stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Kaisheng

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good
Good Place, breakfast is just soso
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful host.. place is nice and clean. Dryer area needs to be clear
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Margaret on Aug 2, 2019
Dear Guest ; Thank your feedback :) ; Best wishes , Margaret

10/10 Excellent

Dale, Abbotsford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful oasis tucked away on North Van with a delightdul view of the city across thr harbour. And the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Margaret on Jul 9, 2019
Thank you Dale ; was great having you here :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Clean and host was very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Margaret on Sep 25, 2018
Thank you for letting me be part of your memories and hope to see you back :)

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family type and warm treatment, good breakfast, you are staying like your home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Margaret on Sep 25, 2018
Thank you for being part of my " Ocean Breeze " family ; Hope to see you back some day :)

10/10 Excellent

Liz, Vancouver, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was our first time staying in Vancouver BC and a first staying at a B&B. So I wasn’t sure what to expect exactly. We arrived late (around 7:30) but Margaret was still there and got us checked in. She even gave us the option of upgrading/changing our room to the mini house. Which is the cutest and most comfortable place I might add. All the amenities you would need while traveling. Breakfast was delicious and the house was beautiful. Margaret was also very helpful in giving us advice on where to sightsee in the area. I would definitely come back again for a longer trip and stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Margaret on Aug 21, 2018
Dear Liz ; Greetings from Vancouver Canada to Vancouver USA :) and thank you for staying with us ; was great meeting you and your daughter and hope to see you again ; Enjoy the rest of the summer ; Margaret

10/10 Excellent

chizheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Margaret on Aug 14, 2018
Dear Chizheng ; Was pleasure having you here in " Ocean Breeze B&B " and hope to see you again some day ; Meanwhile I wish you happy travels wherever you go :) Sincerely , Margaret

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a wonderful surprise!
What a hidden gem! I didn't know what to expect from Ocean Breeze, tucked away in a neighborhood right off the Spirit Trail. But as soon as I got settled into my room, the Japanese Garden, I knew I had found a keeper. I met Margaret, my hostess and owner, the next afternoon and was charmed by her playful demeanor and openness. She is a wonderful cook, a gracious hostess and really knows how to make her guests feel special. The room was clean, comfortable and cozy. The bathroom well-stocked with a glorious tub. Margaret had left a plate of fruit, cookies, water and tea/coffee for my arrival, which was so appreciated since I was very, very late. Her two canine companions, Jackson and Princess Toffee, were interactive and as welcoming as Margaret.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice B & B
Nice home atmosphere and pleasant guests to visit with during breakfast. Margaret was helpful with suggestions on what to see in Vancouver.

4/10 Poor

Megs, Seattle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grandma's attic
We reserved the "suite" which turned out to be a bed and a futon crammed into a hot attic with low ceilings and no shower, just a big, dirty green tub. The dusty taxidermy and furniture crammed in every corner added to the attic motif. We left the windows open all night for air and were treated to industrial sounds and car alarms all night long. In the morning there wasn't enough seating at the table so we ended up eating at the counter. Breakfast was plated with her bare hands next to the turtle aquarium. The cups and glasses had lip prints all over them. I couldn't sleep and I couldn't eat. So much for bed and breakfast.

6/10 Okay

Thomas, Lakeway TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No A/C
They have no A/C which is rarely needed but was when we stayed there. The weather was unseasonably warm. We also didn't realize that you have to take the Sea Bus to get into Vancover from North Vancover.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful stay
Thank you Margaret, for such a lovely, relaxing time with you. We appreciated everything you did for us, especially giving us time to get over our jet lag. All your restaurant suggestions were excellent as were the tourist options you suggested to us. So nice to come home to our room and just gaze out over the water and enjoy the view. It was also nice to be your only guests for a few days of pampering :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, friendly, and comfort are all there
My husband & I stayed for 6 nights and the stay was very pleasant. The place is very clean, organized, quiet and felt very at home. The owner, Margareta, was very friendly and helpful, the breakfast she served every morning was plenty and thoughtful. She cooked very nice homemade omelette every morning along with many choices of fruits & drinks. We would definitely go back to enjoy the stay.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, dogs everywhere we were allergic
Room was off the open laundry. Clean but very small. However the view was to die for.

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay however, the king size bed was in fact 2 twin beds which were not exactly comfortable!! We were also charge an additional $12 by owner, who claimed it was for tax.... I did not argue but would only expect to pay what Hotel.com stated in booking, thus a refund is expected!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent host
great Vancouver location Easy access by water taxi

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Love the view
Comfortable and nice view of downtown

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

just ok
the bed was very soft almost uncomfortable. I Could not sleep the first night and was even ready to go and find a another place. room was small and there were too many unnecessary things in the room I think it is more suitable to elderly people who have more time to sit in the balcony and enjoy the view of Vancouver downtown on the other side

4/10 Poor

Art, boston

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
within walking distance to the Seabus
Our hostess was not hospitable; power kept going out in our room, and our hostess blamed this on us. Nearly impossible to watch the television mounted near the ceiling. no place to walk around in in the B &B; felt confined to the room; no snacks, fruit, coffee, etc. available except at breakfast which was not overly generous though cooked well. Hostess was rude to us and other guests repeatedly

6/10 Okay

Karen, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Needs air conditioning
This B & B was pretty nice and had a nice outdoor area to sit. It was about a 15 min walk from the SeaBus and any restaurants. We had a large clean room with a balcony and a private bath, but it was very hot and there was no air conditioning. As well, the bed wasn`t very comfortable. We stayed 2 nights and breakfast was delicious both mornings. One warning....there is a long flight of stairs from the street that you have to carry your luggage up.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views of Vancouver from the room on the top floor: 'Eagles Nest' Great breakfast in cozy kitchen. Host is knowing and gives excellent information on what to do as a tourist in Vancouver. Short walk (10 min) to the Seabus, that takes you directly to Vancouver Centre. No parking hazzle.....

6/10 Okay

Linda, Interior BC

Liked: Cleanliness
Not Our Best B&B Experience
This B&B was expensive for what was provided. The bedroom we had was quite small with a coffee pot and fridge in the bathroom -- an arrangement I was not comfortable with. One of the reasons we chose to book here was the promise of a full breakfast daily. Unfortunately, the ad did not mention that this meal would only be available from 9:00 to 10:00 am. As our day usually started before 8:00 am, we had to settle for making toast. (Note: The one full breakfast we did have was very tasty!) We also found the area noisy but did keep the patio door open at night due to the heat. The owner of the bed and breakfast was very charming.

10/10 Excellent

Jsn, GZ in PRC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful house hotel
A wonderful hose hotel with a nice hostess. It was my first time to live in B&B hotel, and definitely had a very exciting experience.

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Philipp

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Heruntergekommenes Hotel mit deutlich hörbarem Verkehrslärm
Das Hotelzimmer war dreckig mot Haaren überall im Badzimmer und ist ansonsten auch sehr heruntergekommenen. Das Personal war freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Lage ist okay, zentral gelegen. Die Betten sind sejr weich. Der Verkehr ist deutlich wahrnehmbar auch mit geschlossenen Fenstern.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Margaret on Oct 3, 2022
Mr. Philipp ; Vancouver is vibrant City located by the Port of Vancouver with lot's of activities ; as per our beds : all medium to hard in order please everyone somehow in the middle but definitely we don't have soft beds ; we do have cleaning staff and all rooms are serviced daily ;

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay in Vancouver
Very Good service, Nice breakfast and we got a upgrade to king size bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Meg on Apr 19, 2022
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay ; looking forward to your visit next year :) stay safe ; Margaret

2/10 Terrible

CARMEN, MEXICO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
mala sorpresa , se ostenta como hotel sin serlo
no es hotel es una casa que renta sus habitaciones , con mala atención del encargado , pide no utilizar zapatos en" SU CASA" muy lejano de todo , enfrente de una fabrica con ruido , con abuso en el precio de la renta 308.00DLS diarios , cuando verdaderos y completos apartamentos rentan 150dls . Por estas condiciones decidí no ocupar el segundo día y pedir la devolución de mi pago , esperando tener profesionalismo y servicio EL CUAL CARECEN . no me fue reembolsado. CONCLUSION , EXPEDIA DEBERIA ELIMINAR DE SUS OPCIONES COMO SERVIDOR PARA SUS CLIENTE
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

jozef, Belgium

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good marketing, but far overpriced, for what it really is.
Nice location, but narrow unpleasant room with no wieuw, overcrowded, simpel .breakfast, we booked far ahead and stayed 4 nights, but regretted it from the beginning.