Howie and Lisa are wonderful, communicative hosts with thoughtful touches throughout the apartment. Can't beat the location in east vancouver! The place itself is, from my experience, a really typical Vancouver walk-out/basement-feeling suite - a bit dark, a bit dank, in an older house, can hear people move around upstairs and outside - but that's just to be expected for what it is! Generally comfy space, has a very lived-in feeling. Lots of carpets. Pretty decent value in a very expensive city.