2022: LONG TERM REVIEW - 39 Nights
The first rule of AirBnB in Vancouver is don't say AirBnB. For myself, this rule is easy to live with for a week or two, but when considering a long-term stay, I found it tiresome to pay such a high price and live in the shadows of your home. I don't know if the building permits long-term stays, but it was clear I shouldn't interact with anyone in the building and I should not attempt to schedule any amenities in my own name.
The second thing I learned about AirBnB in Vancouver is how costly the service is, much more than the roommate listings you'll find on other platforms. The room rental demand in vancouver is insane, so what you are really paying for on AirBnB is availability. Based on the reviews and photos for this room, I naively assumed this was a fairly luxurious accommodation. Unfortunately the luxuries I found were limited to the excellent views, excellent location with parking and genuine hosts. (Again, this value was put into perspective when I met someone offering a similar room for ~45% of the cost... They reported receiving 60-70 inquires in 48 hours!)
Laulé and Aziz are lovely hosts and I genuinely enjoyed my conversations with them. After driving cross-country, they made my arrival effortless. For a short-term stay, I would love to visit again and I can see why their property accumulated so many positive reviews previously when short-term stays were permitted. For a long-term stay, I found it too crowded while working from home. Sounds and odors persistently emanate from the tiny kitchen throughout the day. I wish I had brought my own kettle as even getting hot water for coffee or tea could mean interrupting whomever else may be using the kitchen.
The views from the condo are incredible, this was definitely a treat when working at home. The location is very convenient, a short walk to the skytrain, seawall or various shopping streets. The park is a short jog away and you can walk anywhere downtown in 20-30 minutes max.
The room size is fairly large for downtown Vancouver, I was able to rearrange the furniture so it was more functional. I loved that the room had its own window and thermostat, the fresh air was very welcome.
Last thing to note is your stay will likely also be partially colored by whomever else is in the adjacent bedroom. I found this detail charming, and both of the other guests I met were lovely. Be aware that entire conversations can be easily heard through doors and walls, so I tried to be quiet and my co-guests were mostly too.
I would recommend the room but with reservations. Personally, I would carefully consider my needs and cross-shop hotels or hostels, but if you value the location and parking above all else this may be one of your better options.