Ben and Astrid's place was a great base to be in Vancouver - out of the main downtown area, but still very convenient to the sights by bus or train (#3 down Main St and #41/43 along 41st Ave). They were easy to contact and check in was a breeze. They were also very accommodating, letting us store our bags for the afternoon after we checked out. We didn't get a chance to meet in person, but it's clear that they take pride in the space they offer their guests. The place was clean and tidy, and we appreciated the small touches like tea/coffee, shampoo and soap, and a lot of pamphlets to peruse! It was lovely to have a separate seating area outside of the main bedroom, to sit and drink a cup of tea. A perfect place for two and would definitely recommend!