My husband and I had never used Airbnb before, so credibility was a huge factor for us in choosing a place to stay in Vancouver. Besides the unit itself and location, Blake's strong track record was one of the main reasons we decided to make a reservation here. Throughout the entire process Blake was extremely quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. With advance notice, he was able to arrange for a garage parking spot to be included in our stay -- a HUGE help. Though Blake was not personally able to check us in, his friend Corinne was very welcoming, helpful, and patient (we were stuck in standstill traffic for over an hour and delayed in meeting up with her at our appointed check in time -- add 2+ hours to your travel time if driving in from the south on a week day). The unit was as described and had clean sheets, towels, and dishes/silverware (in the kitchen cupboards) ready for us. With the blinds down during the day and the windows open at night, we didn't have any trouble keeping the unit cool. The location was ideal -- just a couple blocks away from the row of Yaletown eateries, 5 blocks from a bike rental place to bike the seawall and Stanley park (a must-do!), and 5 blocks from a ferry to Granville Island (a touristy and skip-able activity). The unit was quiet with no noise from neighbors and just city ambient noise at night with the windows open. There's plenty of coffee bars, both cheap and pricey places to eat nearby, and just a nice local neighborhood vibe. We'd recommend Blake's place to a friend.