We stayed 2 nights over the weekend. Allen was very helpful and informative about Vancouver when we first arrived. The room is really lovely, well stocked and prepared for visitors. Having clean water and a mini fridge available to us was really great. They're in a nice neighborhood about 15 minutes from Broadway and 20 or so minutes from downtown. The ability to come and go easily and without disrupting Allen and the rest of the household upstairs was great. There is a bit of noise from above, but nothing too terrible (at least for me since my bedroom at home is in a basement), though earplugs might come in handy if you're a light sleeper or plan to sleep late. Overall, we were quite pleased with our stay at Allen's. Thanks for having us!