We always book a stay based on the feedback and as this property had one negative feedback from last year we weren't sure at first but booked it anyway as all the other feedback sounded very positive. And we are so glad that we stayed with Lyn for 5 weeks because the apartment was not dirty or smelly and the property is also directly on Kitsilano Beach as advertised. Me and my boyfriend had a very nice and cozy room that looks exactly like the pictures with a large private bathroom too. The kitchen also has everything you need for cooking, you can use the washing machine and dryer and the location is really great. You can be in the city center in a few minutes, but there are also many shops and restaurants just around the corner. The beach, parks and free tennis courts are right on your doorstep. Lyn is a wonderful person with so much positive energy that is really infectious. You are very well integrated into Lyn's life (her family, neighbors and friends are all wonderful and lovely people) and you still have your privacy. Lyn was always so helpful with any kind of issue. So all in all we had a wonderful stay, we felt right at home. We really didn't miss anything, except Charlie Girl who unfortunately passed the rainbow bridge a few months ago. But it was still nice when Lyn showed pictures or stories of her beloved dog. If we are in Vancouver again, we would definitely stay again at Lyn’s home😊