Steve's place is a very cozy loft with lots of light and mountain views; with internet, kitchenette and a gas fireplace you'll never want to leave. The location is perfect at the junction of a variety of neighborhoods – toward Main and Broadway you have hipster shops, micro-breweries, and yoga studios; down the hill, you have False Creek cafés and waterfront walks. From there the bike path takes you to Grandville Island one way, and downtown, the other. For practical purposes you’re also a few blocks from big stores like Winners and Whole Foods, the sky train and the express bus to UBC.
Steve is a wonderful host; I really enjoyed my stay at his place in Vancouver.