Right from the beginning, Ola and Matt were accommodating. My flight landed 4 hours before check in and so I asked if I could drop my luggage off while I toured around and waited, which they were fine with. Matt met me at the door and immediately offered to put my bags aside and set my phone up with the WiFi so I could make some plans, which I thought was generous of him.
The house is extremely welcoming and clean. After getting comfortable with the neighborhood and transit, I spent the rest of the first evening in the lovely spa room downstairs. It was very private and relaxing.
The location of the house is perfect. It is in a beautiful neighbourhood that is close to major transit lines. The number 10 on Grandville Road (5 min walk) will take you right downtown. I recommend jumping on this bus and taking it to Broadway where you will find a lovely restaurant called 'Salmon N' Bannock', which is rated #7 of all restaurants in Vancouver on Trip Advisor. The number 45 of 45th Street (8 min walk) will take you to Oakridge Mall, which has plenty of shopping and a train that will take you to many major train stations and connect you to the Canada Line downtown also. At this train station, you will be able to purchase a $10 all day transit pass that can be used for the bus, the train, and the sea bus. I definitely recommend it!
Highlights of this Airbnb spot:
1) Excellent location
2) The room I stayed in (main floor) was great and easily accessible to the bathroom and kitchen
3) The hosts were great, willing to make suggestions and answer any questions
4) Spa room (hot tub, steam room, sauna)
5) Easy and quick cab ride from and to the airport
6) Very clean
7) Tons of toiletry items available for use (hairspray, lotion, etc.)
8) GREAT PRICE!!
Recommendations:
1) Download the Transit App. Open it up and any bus stop and it will tell you exactly when the next bus is coming.
2) Use Google Maps to plan trips to and from. It made my life so much easier.
3) Have cash for cabs! They prefer it and are quite vocal about it.
4) Buy the $10 day-pass for transit and use it whenever possible, it is very easy!
Overall I had a great time and I am very happy with my choice to stay in Ola and Matt's beautiful home! I would 100% recommend it and hope to stay here again.