We were a group of ladies come for a retreat on Granville Island so the location was perfect. We could walk to and from Granville very easily and there is a lot of shopping close by. Emily is a great host and was quick to help and respond even though she was out of town. There are no laundry facilities in the building, and no microwave in the apartment. It is a quaint building with character and the bedrooms were large enough to accommodate a person on the floor in each as well as on the beds. There is a bit of street noise but no noise from others in the building. The heat in the living room and kitchen can't be regulated but there are large windows to open when it gets too hot. It was perfect for our needs.