Loved this stay in Vancouver. Carmen's place is a real respite after a long day touristing. We loved her aesthetic. It was everything we needed and more; better than expected. You should bring earplugs if you have the windows open and want to sleep in, but I love the sound of loud gulls. As to the location, which Carmen is wide-open about, try to love your fellow man if you decide to stay here. There have always been people down on their luck or unable to help themselves, always will be. We interacted with some locals on the street and felt safe. Seems disingenuous to book a stay here, knowing the location, and then complain about the location. At any rate, I can't say enough about how nice it was to stay at Carmen's and explore Vancouver.