This is a great rental! The house itself is exactly as advertised and true to the pictures. We were an extended family of 8 and the layout was good for this (2 bedroom upstairs, 2 downstairs with bathrooms on both floors). The kitchen was well stocked and the living area was more than adequate. Location was beautiful with a playground for the kids and a beach directly across the street. 3 minute walk to the bus stop, buses come every 10 minutes and get you downtown in 10 mins. Didn't meet Claire but she provided useful information on where to eat, grocery sites (these are an uphill walk to get to!), etc. Would highly recommend staying here. Kitsilano is a beautiful area and its proximity to downtown means you get the best of both worlds (beach, parks etc and the city!)