We had a nice stay in Mackie's house. It was no problem to get there from the airport by sky train and bus. It's very close to Commercial Drive with lots of restaurants, shops,etc. Our room was comfortable, clean and with a personal Cowboy touch. We had a shared bathroom, but with just one other couple, so there was no problem. There are two very cute cats in the house. Mackie is very easygoing and his mum Lisa is very nice and she told us some very interesting things about BC and Vancouver.