My husband and I enjoyed our stay very much for four reasons. 1) It is a few blocks walk to our favorite shops and restaurants, key for our short stay. 2) The building and unit are unique, clean and as described. 3) Tanya was well prepared, in close touch and kind. 4) The neighbors were warm and welcoming. Note this is a gentrified area, with an active homeless population a block over. We came from San Francisco's Mission District, which has a similar dynamic to Gastown, and had been here before so it was familiar and manageable for us. Simply know your tolerance for this type of area and understand where you are headed so you feel comfortable.