This was my first experience with airbnb and it was fabulous! Everything was as expected and Allen communicated frequently as we were arriving so we could check in with no problems. It is a cozy space but magically felt very spacious for my two young adult kids and me. The location can't be beat. Last time I stayed in Vancouver, I was downtown and it was noisy and skeevy. I liked Kitsalano and Allen and Ellen's place is about as convenient as you can get. Despite being walking distance from anything you could need, it faces a quiet street. The garden is charming (although it was raining) and the fish pond creates a natural sound that would mask any street noise. The attention to detail was fantastic, especially the super comfy bed -- I could have spent all day in it :). The sheets and towels are high quality and that makes a big difference to me. The kitchen is compact but fully equipped. I would leave these tips to future visitors for things that took us a minute to figure out: the hot and cold are reversed on the bath; the sheet with wifi info is in the drawer of the little side table between the sofa and table; the kitchen light is next to the laundry room drawer; and the room gets warm very quickly if you turn on the heat. I highly recommend this place. It is a great value. Thank you for being such thoughtful hosts.