This place is in a super convenient location to pretty much everything in Vancouver! I stayed for 3 months and didn't bother to rent a car as it was so easy for me to get around with transit. If you are a gourmet cook, you will likely find everything you need (pots pans etc) however you will also likely find the working counter space a bit limiting. As I was there for a course, I kept my meals simple and it wasn't an issue for me. The newer full size fridge and stove were a nice bonus.