Richards & Pender Shared Apartment
Description of Local Area
Just a 5-minute walk from EC Vancouver and centrally located at the gateway to Gastown, Richards & Pender places you in the heart of an unparalled cultural and culinary tapestry. Explore the vibrant neighbourhood’s trendy boutiques, renowned art galleries, and eclectic dining options all within effortless reach. With excellent public transportation connections, the entire city of Vancouver becomes easily accessible.
Description of Accommodation
A residential midrise apartment building, Richards & Pender features 2 and 3-bedroom suites accommodating up to 4 students. Apartments include shared dining & kitchen facilities, air conditioning & washer/dryer at no additional cost, and CCTV inside and outside the property.
Building amenities include a rooftop patio with BBQ area, outdoor seating and dog run, and a co-work resident lounge with kitchenette and outdoor space.
Miscellaneous
- Email, phone contact, and exact arrival details are required at least two weeks in advance. You will receive an email with the check-in instructions, your apartment number, and room name one week prior to arrival.
- Cleaning Service: Only the communal areas are cleaned every Friday. Basic cleaning products are provided in the apartment. Any additional cleaning services required beyond the weekly common area cleaning will result in a $75 fee per occurrence.
- Laundry Facilities: Each unit is equipped with 1 dryer and 1 washer for free usage. Student must buy washing liquid/laundry detergent.
- Security: 24/7 video surveillance is in place for enhanced security.
- Toiletries: Students are responsible for their own toiletries and toilet paper.
- Kitchen Convenience: Kitchen utensils, plates, glassware, etc. are provided.
- Replacement Key/Fob: Damaged, replacement and/or loss of apartment key or fob, you will be charged a $80 fee.
- No deposit required
Accommodation Features
Room facilities
Safety box
Tv
Phone
Heating
Air conditioning
Fan
Bed linen
Towels
Iron
Hairdryer
Wifi
Room cleaning
Building facilities
- BBQ
- Bike Racks
- Communal Dining Room
- Communal Kitchen
- Communal Lounge
- Garden
- Lift/Elevator
- Multimedia Room & Lounge
- Picnic Areas
- Rooftop
Room Type
- Single
- Economy Single
- Twin
(Approximate rooms size 12×10 ft)
Bathroom Type
- Ensuite
- Private
- Shared
Board Status
- Self-catering
Gallery
Images are for representation purpose only. Actual furnishings may differ from those shown. Amenities and services are subject to change.
Journey to school
5 minutes walking distance.
Address
510 Richards Street
Vancouver BC V6B 1T5
CANADA
Phone Number
+1 672 200 5924
Emergency Number
+1 236 514 1230
Arrival and departure
Arrival day: Saturday ( Sunday arrival is possible)
Check-in: 4:00 PM -10:00 PM
Early and late check-in will incur an extra charge $45.Departure day: Saturday
Check-out: 10:00 a.m.
Late check-out is not available
Cancellations
Cancellation prior to arrival
Students cancelling or postponing 14 days or less prior to their accommodation dates will be charged a two-week accommodation fee at the rate quoted in the price list for the accommodation booked and the accommodation placement fee.
Cancellation after arrival
Students leaving their accommodation must give notice in writing 4 weeks prior to termination. If the 4-week notice period is not provided a cancellation fee equal to 4 weeks of the accommodation cost will apply. After deducting the price of accommodation used at the rate quoted in the price list, including the required notice period charged at the same rate, students will be refunded the remaining accommodation costs.
Airport Pickup
If you booked an airport transfer, someone will meet you at the airport and bring you to your residence.
If you are at International arrivals, you will meet an EC Transfer Representative after you walk through 2 sets of automatic doors. They will be wearing a yellow t-shirt and holding a yellow sign with the EC logo on it and standing across from the wooden statues.
If you are at Domestic Arrivals, collect your bag from the baggage carousel and wait in that area. You will see an EC Transfer Representative wearing a yellow t-shirt and holding a yellow sign with the EC logo on it.
If after 10 minutes you cannot see the EC representative, just call +1 604.988.7639 or text/WhatsApp +1.778.773.5466 (from the public phone, information desk or a mobile phone).
If your flight is missed, delayed, or cancelled, or if there is any other problem, you should notify EC Transfer Representative by calling +1 604.988.7639 or text / WhatsApp +1.778.773.5466 (from the information desk or a mobile phone) to rearrange your transfer time and avoid additional cost.
Other ways to get to your residence
Student can take Uber/Lyft or taxi to the residence.
Arrival Procedures
You will receive an email from VanMates regarding arrival procedures, it is essential to carefully read and follow the instructions provided in the email. Additionally, if the email specifically requests a response to confirm that you have received and read it, it is important to promptly reply to the email to confirm that you have received it. Responding to the email can help ensure that you clearly understand the arrival procedures and any other important information related to your travel or stay.
House Rules
- Students must be 18 + to choose this residence
- Mixed Gender: Male and female students share common areas and facilities, but bedrooms are single gender.
- Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the residence, including on the rooftop.
- No overnight guests are permitted.
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted for students who meet the current legal minimum age requirement. However, alcohol consumption and smoking are not allowed on the rooftop. Students found consuming alcohol or smoking on the rooftop will be fined a penalty of $400.
- Rooftop and BBQ areas are permitted until 10:00 PM so that noise levels remain within acceptable limits.
- While we promote and support diversity, we cannot guarantee language mix. However, we always encourage students to use English to communicate, be respectful and inclusive of others
- EC provides a clean living space for all students and expects a basic level of respect from all students. For example, if something is dropped, pick it up; do not leave clothes and belongings on the floor; place rubbish and leftovers in a garbage bag.
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