My fiancee and I made a last minute decision to make a quick labor day weekend trip to attend a wedding in North Vancouver. Almost all of the affordable AirBnB rentals were located far outside of the city, but we got super lucky and were able to book James' place which is centrally located in the area we would be spending most of our time (he later told us we booked right after a cancellation). It worked out great for us because James' place is the perfect little spot for people like my fiancee and I who prefer to spend most of their time out experiencing the city and just need a central place to come back to at the end of the day.
In terms of our experience in the room, James and the other tenant kept to themselves most of the time but were very friendly when we crossed paths. James was always available for us when we needed any tips or household items. Rocky (the dog of the house) was always very friendly and ready to come hang out with us before bed so that was a definite plus. But one of the main features of this room was the view that you get from the room balcony. The view is a beautiful view of the skyline and the BC Place Stadium.
Overall, we had an amazing experience in Vancouver and being able to have James' place to come back to, recharge and prepare for the next day was the perfect solution for us.