Marta's place is a great value for the downtown Vancouver area. We didn't have much time to socialize, but Marta was welcoming and helpful.
The apartment is in a great location with easy access to downtown, English Bay and Sunset Beaches, Stanley Park, public transit, and lots of great restaurants. A perfect launching point for your Vancouver adventures. I would recommend ear plugs if you are a light sleeper because the neighborhood is quite busy.
The building is showing its age but Marta keeps her apartment clean and tidy. The room is large and comfortable, with a full closet and dresser. Marta also provided a small cabinet with drawers that was great for organizing my Canada acquisitions and travel stuff.
Laundry facilities are downstairs in the building and coin operated, $2 CAD per wash and $1.50 for about fifty minutes in the dryer.
Overall, highly recommended.