We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay in Vancouver. Brian and Mari were wonderful hosts and we really felt at home staying at the Fitz.

Our flight was delayed and we arrived a bit late, but Mari met us at the apartment to let us in and get us settled. Brian's space is wonderful and the pictures in the listing are very accurate. He had made space for us in the closet and dresser and, with the fully stocked kitchen, we were really able to feel at home while we were there.

We stayed for 9 days and we were working remotely while we were in town. We found the place to be very comfortable - the skylights make the space nice and bright and the Brian clearly has great taste in art and music. We especially appreciated the in-suite laundry. You can hear the street traffic when the windows are open, but it's otherwise quiet and we slept very well while staying there.

Bonus points: Brian made us a mix CD of some great music that ended up being the soundtrack of our stay. Did I mention that Brian has great taste?

Brian was also very good to make sure that we knew about the neighborhood we were staying in. We had lived in Vancouver before, so we knew what we were getting in to, but I can appreciate that others who are new to the city might be a bit surprised. Vancouver's downtown east side is perhaps most well-known for it's homeless population, but it's also a fantastic neighborhood with great restaurants, culture, and proximity to everything you want to see in Vancouver. From the Fitz, you're a short walk to Gastown, Downtown, East Van, and Main Street, as well as an easy bus ride out to hiking in Lynn Canyon and Deep Cove. It's also half a block from one of the best (and most affordable) grocery store in Vancouver: Sunrise Market. And seriously, don't worry, it's safe and you'll be glad you chose to stay there.

I would absolutely stay at the Fitz again and hope to do so in the future. Thank you, Brian, for making us feel at home.

Jeff and Stephanie