Loved staying at Maya's place, very comfortable, clean and airy and the building had a nice rooftop deck with great views. Maya was a great host- very helpful and flexible. Bed was comfortable, and couch was also comfortable enough for me to sleep on. Lots of great places to eat around, with several grocery stores, including the best Asian market I've every been to (T&T market) a 30ish minute walk away. Would recommend buying a compass card at London Drugs across the street, as you will have to take the bus downtown (though I'm sure a cab wouldn't be too expensive, as it's only about 20 blocks)... bus was a 20ish minute ride, and buses came quite frequently. Not as convenient as staying downtown of course, but it was absolutely worth saving the money and having a nice place with a kitchen, plus you get a better mountain view in east Vancouver.