This flat is conveniently located close to the Kitsilano 4th street restaurants and shops, and is situated on a bustling street conveniently near Broadway, 4th, and the various English Bay beach parks. Being the ground floor space, the entrance is easy to find, and check-in was simple with a key code. There is only one key, so if split up from a group, perhaps leaving it in the keybox is the best. You will hear the upstairs residents walking around, but on the weekend, everyone sleeps in.
The space is pleasantly sized - easily comfortable for up to 4 guests. Two stuffed couches, two stuffed chairs, and a large coffee table make it very convenient for hanging out in the living room - which you'll have to do, because the stool and hideaway table in the kitchen are too small for a group.
The space is organized nicely, but it's not spotlessly clean. It has the true local resident feel of coming into someone else's space. Not recommended for travelers who want the hotel experience, but it's perfect if you want to feel like a local.
The hot water faucets are a little unusual in that their labels and the actual hot positions are not quite the same. They're in the center of the faucet ranges versus the left and the right, respectively.
The dishwasher made quick work of the dishes with dried particles on them, and the empty refrigerator was perfect for unloading groceries from the Be Fresh market down the block. The large gas stove was a luxury, and the oven and range work really well. Even if you don't plan to cook, you will be tempted to. Plenty of plates, bowls, glasses, flatware, wine glasses, and even whiskey glasses are available, and there are two well-appointed wine and liquor stores less than 2 blocks away. Delicious Indonesian single origin coffee is also just 3 blocks away.
Street parking on the side streets is pretty easy, but watch out for parking time restrictions for street cleaning. The main street is quite busy, but the side streets are quieter. Your windows are off-street, so there isn't much traffic noise at night. It's a great location, and we would stay there again.