Nikki's apartment was exactly what I was looking for during my couple day stay in Vancouver. Nikki provided numerous recommendations that were perfect for what I was looking for.
The location is really great for a quick walk to a number of excellent restaurants, breweries or coffee shops. You are also able to walk downtown and is close to public transportation if you need to take a bus or the train to another area of Vancouver. There are quite a number of homeless people around but never felt unsafe in her neighborhood or the surrounding areas.