From the beginning, John was inviting and very accommodating, even after our long-haul flight arrived late. The apartment itself is well-kept, clean, modern, and with more kitchen appliances than most anywhere we've stayed prior. He showed us around with great care and made sure we were well-versed with the apartment appliances and regulations. He ensured us that he'd be on hand should we require anything or to repair items. The place is cozy and suitable for one person or a couple. There was a nice view over East Vancouver and the snow-capped mountains. The neighbourhood was centrally-located and immediately adjacent to main cinema and shopping centre, transit lines, and close to the water front. Unfortunately, on a significant number of occasions we witnessed theft, assault, and hard drug use around the apartment block. We write this as we would not feel comfortable not being transparent with our experience. That being said, John was very gracious and understanding.