We really enjoyed our stay at Joy's coach house in Strathcona. Joy warmly greeted us when we arrived with a detailed run-down of the place (including everything from its amenities to its history) and a ton of suggestions for restaurants and places to visit, many of which we ended up following. From looking at maps of Vancouver I'd initially expected our stay to be a bit far from the center of town, but in fact we ended up being very happy with the location: Strathcona is a lovely part of the city, with tree-lined streets and well-preserved Victorians. It's also a very short walk from Chinatown and Gastown, with their high density of cool bars, restaurants, cafes, and shops. As for the space itself, it was private (separate from the main house), two stories, and more than enough space for two people. Cookies and other snacks left in the kitchen were a nice touch. I highly recommend Joy's coach house as a home base for exploring Vancouver!