Our weekend stay at Derrick’s place was very nice. Everything was clean and the space itself was very cozy. The suite is located in the basement of a larger house, so the only issue we experienced was some occasional upstairs noise. The location was good; the neighborhood is very quaint and rustic. We felt pretty safe walking around the area. There are also lots of excellent restaurants and cafes nearby (Commercial Drive area). Derrick’s place is not particularly close to downtown, although it’s not too terribly far. If you have a car or are using public transit, you can get to the downtown area fairly quickly/easily. If you have the ability to drive or take a bus, Derrick’s place is a great choice. If you are hoping just to travel on foot, I’d recommend looking for lodging a bit closer to downtown.