We had a great time staying at James’ apartment! It is very centrally located (near 3 major bus lines and the sky train), which made touring Vancouver easy for us newcomers. James offered great recommendations and was very communicative before and throughout our stay. We unfortunately didn’t get to meet him in person, but he was quick to respond to our messages. He has a great aesthetic, beautiful plants, and everything was as pictured in the listing. His bed is quite comfortable as well. We knew about the building being older from previous reviews, but we didn’t know how much the street noise carries from the highway to the living room/bedroom. If you’re a light sleeper, consider bringing earplugs. It was also quite hot in Vancouver the week we were there, and the apartment just has one fan in the bedroom, so the apartment felt very hot. Not unbearable, but it was not something we expected to deal with. The kitchen is pretty minimalist, but he has all the basics for cooking breakfast or other simple meals. Overall, we had a great time at James’ place and hope to return soon!