I have stayed at numerous AirBNBs over the years and Maria's ranks among my top experiences. The hospitality, flexibility, extra touches, organization and communication simply made the experience exceptional. Maria was communicative and accommodating from beginning to end allowing us to check-in early after a long flight and store our luggage on our last day. Also, it should be mentioned that the cleanliness, deep bath, candles, quality of linens, toiletries, clear tips and directions among all the other amenities really made the place feel like a home away from home. The only thing that I can possibly imagine deterring people from staying here is its location somewhat East of downtown. I promise this is not an issue. The neighborhood is vibrant and cozy (a great spot to explore off the beaten path) and less than 10 minutes by foot South or North gets you to an efficient transit system where you have your choice of direct, express lines downtown. I highly recommend staying at Maria's and hope to return next time I'm in Vancouver.