Dorothy is a very kind, considerate, and helpful host. She was incredibly flexible with our arrival and departure times and provided plentiful towels, toiletries, and dishes. The house is well-situated if one is comfortable with bus travel or has a car. It is a bit far from the train but that did not bother us. Nearby Commercial Drive has a vast array of eateries and shops with several organic markets. Dorothy's space is comfortable--warm in the summer but we visited during a heat wave. If the windows are open in the bedroom, there is a fair amount of noise from traffic but after the second night, we were used to it. The shower is also on the smaller side (no tub) but adequate. We certainly recommend Dorothy as a host!