Kate's condo was perfect for our girls' weekend, and Kate was very accommodating of our 8 p.m. Thurs arrival (we flew into Seattle and drove up), setting us up with keys via the Keycafe app, which let us pick up the keys from a nearby coffeeshop as late as 9 p.m.
Kate's condo is extremely clean and well located, with gorgeous views from the balcony and living room. We arrived to find chocolates on our pillows, travel-size shampoo/conditioner/bath soap for 2, and a full continental breakfast spread: bagels, cream cheese, cereal, fruit basket, orange juice, milk, and coffee.
Furnishings are spare and modern, and beds are Euro size (which means a smaller Queen and smaller Twin than we're used to in the U.S.). The master bedroom has a closet; the smaller room does not.
Free gym, hot tub, and pool access were great. The free wifi, free computer (with printer) and local phone, and free underground parking were much appreciated—and you can get into the parking garage after 11:30 p.m. via one of the three entrances (just read the sign on the gate).
Vancouver is a lovely city, and Kate's condo is a perfect home base for a couple, a family of 3, or a couple of friends. We'd definitely stay again.