We stayed at Alex's place for a month and loved it the whole time. Abbotsford is super chill and it's nice to be within walking distance of both Little Saigon and Fitzroy. The train is super close so it's a quick trip into downtown and the nearby river and parks are a good place to go running. There's just so many benefits: the apartment has good light, a great kitchen, wood stove, and a quiet neighborhood.
Alex is super sweet and helpful, definitely an excellent host.