We loved our stay in Vancouver and the location of the rental was great. We had a rental car which came in handy when we wanted to get places a little farther away. We rented the Mobi bikes (from the parking spots on the street, not a bike rental shop) and had some very enjoyable bike rides around Stanley Park and also some of the other beaches near the Kitsilano area going both north and south from Jericho Beach. We are big walkers so we’re easily able to walk to Gastown and Chinatown. We did not take any ferries or public transit so I can’t comment on that. We loved exploring all the beautiful parks and Granville Island. Nestor’s Market across the street is a great grocery store for picking up any supplies needed.