This is a fabulous apartment. It’s beautifully presented and attractively furnished with a great sense of style - also spotlessly clean. Other tenants in the block we met were friendly and welcoming.
The location is right on the edge of Gastown, a fun and interesting area to check out which we appreciated having right on the doorstep. It’s easy walking distance to other attractions like the Vancouver Lookout, Chinatown, and Stanley Park as well as multiple public transport options for going further afield. Parking on the street meters is free from 10pm-6am so we didn’t find ourselves needing to use the pay lots too much.
The hosts were friendly, considerate, and made a big effort to accommodate our specific needs for the trip which was highly appreciated. They also include a really helpful list of recommendations for local bars, shops, etc.
Our only concern in renting this apartment was the level of street crime in the immediate area, particularly the blocks between the apartment and Chinatown. The city seems to have a really serious issue in this area with on-street drug abuse and we found it very unsettling to walk through discarded needles etc. on the surrounding streets. We also witnessed the immediate aftermath of a stabbing in the street outside the apartment. I guess this is a potential risk in any city but we certainly did not feel safe walking home after dark from south or east, and would recommend others be aware of this and approach the property from other directions.