This is a private home on a very busy road -- E 1st -- but the owner does everything she can to make you feel comfortable, and the night noises were virtually eradicated by turning on a room fan. Tamara is aptly named a super host. She responded quickly, helped us out with a last-minute predicament, and the rooms were clean and better equipped than we expected. A very good value for Vancouver.
I should explain the five-star 'location' rating. It is probably five-star just to us; a very short walk from relatives! We'll definitely try to book this place again.