We loved staying at Rosemary's home. We've had wonderful hosts in the past but Rosemary went above and beyond. When our flight to Vancouver was cancelled, she graciously refunded part of our first night since we didn't make it on time. I would not have even thought to ask her to do this but the gesture was absolutely lovely.
The apartment we stayed in was just as expected. It was clean and had basic amenities that I would need. She even provided an extra waterproof mattress pad for my son. The washer/dryer was a lifesaver!!! The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of storage for our stuff. We loved having breakfast in the backyard each morning.
Rosemary's children were also very friendly. We have a son the same age as their oldest daughter and they played together. I would highly recommend this apartment to families.
I loved the area of Commercial Drive. It's not a touristy area so you get more of the local flavor. But there are great restaurants, shops and playgrounds within steps of the house. The skytrain is about a 10 minute walk from the house and can get you anywhere. We saw plenty of buses but never took one. My husband loved all of the breweries in the neighborhood.
If we ever visit Vancouver again, we will certainly stay here.