We had such a great experience at Doug & Herb's garden suite. 5 stars all the way!

Location: The location was perfect. Just one block off a very lively part of Commercial Drive, but quiet and homey feeling. An old friend of mine who lives in the neighbourhood suggested this as the area to stay in if you want an authentic, hip, and charming experience of Vancouver. He was right. It was also very easy to navigate around, and felt very central to everywhere else we visited in the city. Parking was free, and never a problem.

Suite: Exactly as pictured. Cozy and cute, and with all the little niceties to make one feel at home. There was tea and fresh ground coffee, nice linens, and hairdryer/shampoo in the washroom. Good wifi signal. While you might be worried about the pull-out be...don't be! It was really comfortable, and there's an extra pad in the closet to make it even cushier. We liked it so much that we're considering buying the exact same one for our guest room!

Hosts: Delightful! We didn't get the chance to meet Herb, but Doug met us on our arrival and gave us a tour of the place. He immediately made us feel welcome and at home, and provided us with his cell so we could contact him if we needed anything, and also provided us with a few recommendations around the neighbourhood. We didn't see him again during our stay, but he was sure to check in with us with a friendly text, and to let us know that we could take our time on our check-out day.

I would definitely stay here again on future visits to Van and would recommend this spot to anyone looking for a clean, cozy, charming flat.