amazing location—having spent a fair bit of time in vancouver the drive is easily my favourite hood to be in.

howie and lisa's place is bright and spacious, and they couldn't be more friendly themselves. the place was completely private, but the hosts were always on hand to help out or answer questions (or stow bags past checkout in a pinch).

there's great eating on the drive, free wifi with the apartment, and buses to downtown steps from the front door.

the only catch is that the kitchenette isn't so equipped for cooking your own meals, so this place is probably better suited to a short stay than a long one—but with the excellent coffee, bakeries, and restos nearby it hardly matters.

highly recommended.