Tatiana's place is amazing! Plenty of space and a huge, comfortable bed. Everything you could need in the kitchen to cook meals. Check in was very smooth and easy to do. Tatiana has a very good taste in decor and there are lots of quirky touches. Communication was easy and the host replied to any questions very quickly, she even booked us a taxi to take us to the ferry terminal! Could not have asked for more!
We felt very safe in the apartment, there is a gated entrance and on site care taker/doorman. We read a few reviews beforehand about the homeless problem nearby, while this does seem like a big problem in this area it's more in the downtown Eastside part of Vancouver. If you turn right out the gate instead of left you will be fine. Gastown itself is a lovely part of Vancouver, plenty of nice bars and restaurants to choose from. If you get a chance, hire bikes from Van city bike rentals inside waterfront station and take a cycle around the seawall of Stanley park.
All in all, a great trip to Vancouver!