The apartment was spacious, with ample provisions in way of linen, towels, and kitchen equipment.
Communication was straightforward, and Grant welcomed us and took time to provide info on the local area.
If you plan on sleeping past 7am, or relaxing in the apartment during the day, note that sound insulation is poor and the family lives upstairs. Also, check the wikipedia entry for 'downtown eastside vancouver' for info on a nearby area; I personally never felt disturbed or threatened, but if any of the social issues bother you then avoid routes through this area when traveling to or from the apartment.