This basement apartment is simple and has all the necessities. Good for travelers on a budget who want to be somewhat close to the center of Vancouver. The savings, however, necessitate a few sacrifices. Notably for us, quiet. There is little noise barrier between the rental space and the inhabited top floor. Of the two evenings we were there, noise from upstairs was an issue on both. On the second night, before catching an early flight, the hosts had a party that ran late. The noise was such that we could practically decipher individual conversations.