Phil’s review (travelling solo):
Overall: 5 stars. 3-night stay. Dena’s husband met me on arrival & was very accommodating; I was given a brief tour of the home which has a palatial feel about it; beautifully furnished, lush with huge sofas in the communal living area. My room, on the first floor, was spacious, sparkling clean, elegant & welcoming.
At night, I slept soundly on an exceptionally comfortable big mattress. Bed Linen & pillows outstanding quality. Interiors/décor aesthetically very pleasing. Modern, clean bathroom with rain shower. I appreciated the abundance of fluffy towels in the basket and thoughtful touches like bottles of water, milk, tea & coffee provided in the fridge. Large TV in the room; many channels & Netflix, Wi-Fi excellent. My room contained a microwave, kettle, coffee-maker & fridge (a quiet one!).
Quiet house. Short walk to bus stop. Supermarket, a block away. Short bus ride/or car ride to commercial areas. Down-town straight forward & easy to get to. Overall, I felt welcomed by the hosts, and safe staying here.
Cons: If I had stayed longer, I would have wanted use of a fully equipped kitchen. Tip: The bus stop at the end of the street that takes one downtown does NOT have a shelter or seats and it can be a long wait. On my last day, the wait for a bus was 20 minutes whereby I got totally drenched by a downpour and had my suitcase with me which also got very wet. When visiting Vancouver again, I will treat myself more to taxis, if not driving, and buy an umbrella!