Big thanks to James who allowed my wife and I to drop off our items early then patiently stood by to chat about the neighborhood gems (beer, coffee and food).

Exactly as pictured, the space is spartan but everything you need. It's got a good, comfortable vibe. Quiet neighbors and is hip without pretension.

The location is perfect if you are someone who didn't bring a car. We flew in and took light rail to the flat. From here, we had a menu of transportation options to pick from. Major bus lines are incredibly close and the neighborhood is phenomenally walkable to shops, pubs, cheap/good eats, organic grocery stores, coffee shops, etc. Walking and the bus are great but the real secret is bike share. Stations aplenty and two of them just a few blocks from the flat. Separated bike paths make zipping around, away from traffic a breeze. We were in Stanley park in 15-20 minutes! You absolutely do not need a vehicle if you stay here and we traveled to all of the tourist spots except for Grouse mountain.