Staying at Allen's place has been my best experience yet on Airbnb. It was really like having a hotel room of our own -- the private entrance is nice because you don't have to bother his family when you're going in and out, it's wonderful having a bathroom to yourself. But this was better than a hotel in many ways because Allen's place provided services you don't usually find with most hotel rooms -- a nice microwave, a water cooler that can make hot water or cold water (the hot water made it really simple to make my morning coffee), and even simple thoughtful extras like napkins, plastic cups, instant coffee, and shampoo/conditioner/nice hand soap. The internet access is great, the TV is super nice. It was also a very quiet place on a quiet residential street that felt really safe. In addition, I liked the fact that it was easy to get into the city -- lots of buses to the Skytrain, and the bus that passes near Allen's place also can take you to the Museum of Anthropology, which is another must-see Vancouver attraction. On top of all this, Allen is a really nice guy, easy to deal with and really helpful. If you're considering a trip to Vancouver, I highly recommend booking Allen's wonderful place.