We were a party of 4 girls in Vancouver for the first time and found this apt to be extremely well-located for first-timers who do not necessarily want a super touristy experience. You can feel like a local, with a supermarket across the street, coffee shops, brewery, and restaurants two blocks south on Hamilton. And if you want to do nightlife, you would just walk 2 blocks north to Granville. The apartment is very clean with an open kitchen and good size bathrooms. A great apartment for a weekend getaway!