Merve's apartment is very nicely laid out. The extra touches like providing Tea, Real Coffee, Salt and numerous spices, as well as sweets were very welcome. The access to public transport is really good. Buses stop right outside the front entrance to the apartment complex, There is a Canada Line station within 5 minutes walk from the front door and the ferry to Granville Island is a 10 minute walk from the door.
The immediate locale is quite colourful, but feels very safe.