Maha's apartment is amazing. That's actually it. No more information needed.
If you're still on the fence, we'll start with the location. Situated on Burrard and Davie streets, Maha's apartment really couldn't be any more perfect. It's right in the middle of a nice part of the city. Tons of cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops courtesy of the famous Davie Street! There was even food available until the very early hours of the morning! Lots of public transit options as well that will take you everywhere if walking isn't your forte. Lastly, the location felt clean and safe, if at times somewhat noisy. I honestly thought it'd be noisier because of the location--a pleasant surprise!
The apartment itself was sparkling clean and well stocked. It felt really cozy as if it were my own home. It has everything needed complete with a faux fireplace heater! (It's very warm where I live, so the fireplace was definitely a treat.) It was so cozy, I actually spent a decent amount of time just "living" in the apartment rather than going out adventuring. Fast internet and an Amazon Fire Stick attached to the TV were also nice additions. Very clear instructions were also provided for any of the amenities the apartment or complex has to offer. All of this doesn't quite make a "home," though. What really transformed it were the very intentionally placed decorations around the apartment. It's the little things that truly matter and Maha absolutely nailed it.
Maha, as a host, couldn't have been better. She maintained communication before and during my trip. There was a day where the water in the building was scheduled to shut off for an hour during the morning. Maha was already on top of it; giving me plenty of notice in advance. She was very thoughtful and courteous to my needs as a traveler. On my first day, my flight had landed at 7:30 AM in the morning with my scheduled check-in to the apartment at 3:00 PM. Knowing this, Maha actually let me check-in an hour earlier with no compromises and even gave me suggestions on what to do with my luggage during the wait!
If you couldn't tell, I thoroughly enjoyed my trip. Vancouver is such a pretty city and the apartment was no exception. It was everything I needed and more.
Thanks again for hosting me, Maha. I'm already thinking of when I'll be back!