Natalie & Chris' apt is actually roomier than it looks in the pictures. The kitchen is very roomy, maybe even big enough for a small table for two if someone wished to do so. The BR comfortably fits a king sized bed with plenty of room to move between the door and the foot of the bed, and plenty of closet space. The mattress was very comfy. Check-in was a breeze.
Getting around VNC via bus was a breeze. There are two bus atops within 2-3 blocks of the house, and I found a great app that helped me navigate my way around. The only slight downside was that it is about a 30 minute bus ride to downtown. However, at $2.40 per ride, it is a worthy trade off than renting a car or paying for parking. Chris gave me a great idea for a bicycle around Stanley Park, but unfortunately I wasn't able to schedule it in. Also, there are a bunch of pubs and restaurants on a main street within a 10-15 minute walk from the house.