My boyfriend and I were Ilia's first Airbnb guests so I'll leave a thorough review.
Booking and communication with Ilia was quick and easy and he was available by text every time we had a question. He gave us a quick tour of the apartment including the common area patio with BBQ. He also recommended some great restaurants in the area.
As for the apartment itself, the photos don't do it justice. It was very clean, spacious and comfortable. The decor was eclectic and very interesting! We felt like we were in another era. There are so many unique art work and decor details that we couldn't help but (respectfully) look around... Especially the book selection!
The location was the best!! I think west broadway is my new favorite neighborhood in Vancouver. Less than 20 minute walk to Granville Island, False Creek and Main Street, major bus route to downtown or Kits beach. We were also steps away from some of the best restaurants in Vancouver.
There was a heat wave during our stay and the apartment did get hot... But we did spend most of our time outside by the water so it wasn't a big deal. At night we used the huge electric fan and opened the windows to get a cross breeze and slept comfortably.
Overall a great experience and highly recommend Ilia's place for anyone that wants to experience the most of Vancouver!