The location of Howie and Lisa's place was fantastic. Just around the corner you'll find over a mile of great restaurants and bars. The variety of cuisine was really impressive -- from Cuban, to Jamaican, to Indian. The #20 bus picks you up just a few minutes from Howie and Lisa's place and takes you dowtown. Just be mindful that there are a lot of underprivledged bus riders especially at night who are likely under the influence of something, so just be careful. In terms of the unit itself, the place had a retro vibe but was comfortable. The bathoom was very small though. If you plan to be out and about during most of your stay in Vancouver though, you'd be hard pressed to find a better value, location, or host.