Jules made the whole process easy and was very accommodating to our special requests. The apartment was as advertised, everything we needed was included. The furnishings and fixtures skew more towards utilitarian than "deluxe" (don't expect an equivalent to a fancy hotel room), but were fully functional. As Seattleites visiting for the weekend, the included parking spot was a big bonus. The location is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it's within walking distance of a whole bunch of restaurants and shops. On the other hand, as first time visitors to Vancouver, we were a bit surprised at some of the happenings in nearby streets. I wouldn't call them unsafe, but there is certainly a greater risk involved than staying in other neighbourhoods in Vancouver. I would encourage potential guests to research DTES and make sure you would be comfortable staying there. All in all, Jules was a great host and we had a pleasant, fun, and safe stay.