The house is exactly like it looked in the pictures. It is almost brand new, roomy, and decorated in an ornate style w gold tones, chandeliers, and rhinestones. It feels like a nice hotel but w LOTS of room for our party of 5. The kitchen is huge & upscale looking but we didn’t use it much so I don’t know how well equipped it is. We appreciated having access to the new-ish washer & dryer in the basement. It was great to have a bathroom for each bedroom, just know that the master bedroom of the house is not accessible to airbnb renters. The host is very responsive if I have a question. I did not meet him in person. I gave a 4 star instead of 5 because the mattresses on the beds were a bit hard for us and only have 2 pillows each instead of 4 and I would’ve like to have a flat sheet also. Overall, it was a very pleasant stay in a safe neighborhood and a great value; however, you do need a car if you plan to visit major tourist attractions. We also enjoyed the close access to a variety of ethnic restaurants and coffee houses that Vancouver is known for.