Birgit offers a great garden apartment - the space itself is impressive, plenty of space & light, and everything looks like it's been recently refreshed......new kitchen appliances, bathroom/bedroom decor etc.
Area-wise, really liked the feel of the Strathcona area - there's a number of great breweries/coffee & ice-cream shops nearby, and a number of small parks within easy walk.
And if you need more, there's plenty of bars/restaurants 5-10min bike ride away!