Sam’s home was beautiful- stunning views, clean, and comfortable in a central location close to the sky train with great food and night life close by!
I did not read the reviews close enough however, and was not expecting the somewhat unusual check in process. I thought Airbnb’s were simply not encouraged in the area but there is a strict no short term rental policy at this building so you are expected to be discreet about your stay. Especially for two women traveling alone, having to meet a contact person at a meeting point felt a little uncomfortable. Additionally, I had not opted for an international phone plan for the weekend so trying to stay in contact for check-in did result in some additional phone charges I had not intended on.
If you are prepared and comfortable with this, I would say it’s a good value for the price!