Vida's place is conveniently located near many points of interests such as Stanley Park and Robson Street. We decided not to rent a car and walked everywhere and in my opinion was very doable if you are looking to only stay in the downtown area. My 2 year old daughter enjoyed the playground that was conveniently located across the street.
Check-in and check-out was very easy and we did not have any problems obtaining the key. We did not meet Vida, but if I had questions, Vida was quick to respond.
The only con about this place is that it didn't feel as clean as I would like it. It was a bit hot in the unit and there is no central air conditioner, only a plug in fan. But since we were mainly out and about during the day, it didn't bother us too much. As for the noise level, it comes with the territory since Vida's place is located in the city and facing the street. Keeping the window closed drowned out the sound, but made it more hot in the room. The pool was under construction while we stayed there in at the end of August and thus there was only a small portion of the pool we could swim in.
Overall, I would recommend this place if you're looking for a place that is located near most points of interests. The area felt safe and the people were kind. Just a side note, don't mention airbnb, it's not allowed at the building.