The coach house is new and beautiful, a comfortable private place that had everything we needed for a weekend getaway. We felt right at home, although this was even nicer than home! The space is just as lovely as the description and pictures suggest. The space is well lit and furnished, and it was handy having the kitchen supplies for coffee, reheating leftovers, and enjoying an evening drink. The shower is blissfully hot after a chilly day. The quiet neighborhood and comfortable bed made it easy to rest and rejuvenate after our various outings. We had a vehicle that we parked on a nearby street, but we opted to walk everywhere from downtown to Chinatown and the Drive. Some areas nearby didn't seem like places you'd want to walk alone at night, but public transit seemed like a reliable option if you want to avoid foot traffic. We felt very safe in the immediate area, and the coach house has its own alarm system and keypad locks that made it easy to keep everything secure while easily slipping in and out throughout our stay.

As a host, Joy absolutely lives up to her name! She responded quickly to my reservation request with helpful information prior to our arrival. Even though I underestimated our travel time for check-in, she was accommodating up to the minute. She took time out of her day to warmly greet my husband and me, give us a tour, ensure we were set and had her contact information. We were visiting Vancouver for a half marathon, and part of the route passed just a few blocks away from the coach house. Joy had researched the race ahead of time and even came out to cheer, a rare treat for this runner so far from home to spot a familiar face along the course! Throughout our stay she responded promptly to my texts through Airbnb, and she stopped by to wish us well on our way out. This was such a great experience that we were sad we had only planned for 2 nights. I hope we have the good fortune to return for a longer stay in the future, and I highly recommend Joy's coach house to other Vancouver visitors!