I stayed for one night in Vancouver after attending a family wedding over the weekend. Helen picked me up at the airport in her yellow mini cooper and helped me with my baggage as I had a physical limitation.. She was so friendly, it seemed like we had known each other already. We had a great conversation to her home.
There was a little Canadian Flag pinned outside the door that said "welcome Emma".

Helen's home is very cozy and lovely. Her dog Gypsy Boy is the sweetest thing ever. We hit it off right away. He didn't bother my allergies at all - very hypoallergenic.

There were various candles lit around the home. I was offered a choice of beverages and helped with my baggage down the stairs to my room. The room, although small, was very cozy and comfortable. There is a world map on the wall that guests can place a sticker showing where they have traveled from. I was proud to be the first guest from Northern Canada.

In the room, I was greeted with a bottle of water, chocolate truffle and mandarin orange. The ambience and lighting was very pleasant, and the temperature was perfect. There was a myriad of books about Vancouver.

Helen was very helpful in giving recommendations for restaurants within walking distance that provided gluten-free options. She directed me to a Thai Restaurant on Cambie and the Park Movie Theatre (Cineplex) which is a pleasant 15 minute walk from her place.

Helen is a very pleasant, calm and artistic person who is easy to converse with. We became friends very quickly. She showed me her family photos on the wall as well as her Bonsai hobby (beautiful tree) as well as her experiences as an Airbnb host.

The neighborhood was very quiet. The bathroom was very calm, it felt almost like being in an Italian bathroom with travertine tile. There was a little starfish momento sitting on the bathtub, a silk cord on the shower curtain and little touches that just added to the ambience. A very pleasant room to have a relaxing bath in.

The bed was very comfortable. I slept like a log. Breakfast was perfect. Helen provided gluten-free muffins from choices market, fruit, yogurt, choice of tea or coffee and juice. It was all very lovely. The first time I have ever eaten breakfast by candlelight.

I wish I had booked more time in Vancouver as I wanted to stay longer and was not ready to go home.

I would highly recommend Helen's home to anyone. It was even better than advertised and I would definitely stay there again. Thanks Helen!

The neighborhood was very quiet.