Brenda's place was perfect! I am a medical student who had a two-week rotation at BC Children's Hospital.
Location: I was looking for a place close to the hospital, and Brenda's could hardly be better. It was a nice ten-minute walk through a neighbourhood filled with beautiful homes and parks. Five minute walk to the grocery store. Felt very safe.
Parking: I was able to park on the street for free outside the house for my entire stay which was very convenient.
The place: Cozy, comfortable accommodations. It's a basement suite (though it's on the ground floor, really), with its own entrance and key. Having control over the heating was nice, since it got unusually cold for a few days while I was there! Laundry was available which was helpful for a longer stay. It was very clean and tidy inside, with everything I needed.
As it states in the description, there is a kitchenette including a toaster, kettle, microwave and fridge. I was able to do cold breakfasts and lunches, and order in for dinner, since the cost of this air bnb is so low!
The house is indeed older, but I found it to be very quiet after 10:30pm or so, which was exactly what I needed.
Service: Brenda is very quick to respond to messages, and she goes above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay. When I first arrived, she even offered to walk me over to BC Children's Hospital, so I knew how to get there in the morning! She helped me to do laundry halfway through my stay, and was the perfect host who checked in to see if I needed anything.
Overall, a perfect stay! I had exactly what I needed and would give my stay a 5/5. I would highly recommend it, and will stay again if I'm in the area.
Thank you for everything Brenda!