We had a wonderful stay at Marketa's charming apartment. The immediate neighborhood has a happy, family atmosphere with easy parking -- and very good, nearby public transit. It's an easy drive into downtown -- and an easy enough drive to 49th Parallel coffee and Lucky's donuts for me to go there every day.

At Marketa's place you have a view of the lovely backyard garden with lots of sunlight from the couch and table you see in the picture. We had everything we needed to be happy and comfortable at her place. Marketa and her family we revery nice, helpful and welcoming -- and we hope to stay with them on our next trip to Vancouver.