Marta was a fabulous host. Her home is warm and inviting and made me feel comfortable the minute I walked through the door. She was there upon my arrival to show me around, offer me a cup of the world's best cappuccino, and get me settled before then walking with me and sharing the best route to the Granville Island Hotel where I was attending a seminar. My classmates who were staying at the hotel were jealous to here of my accommodations which, at Marta's, included my own bathroom, wifi access, and were a fraction of the cost that they were paying! Plus, if you are an animal lover and Marta introduces you, her sweet Himalayan kitty cat will pop up for a visit :)