Lots to see and do nearby in Chinatown and Gastown. It isn't the nicest area of town. There are a lot of homeless people around in the area north on Hastings Street and sirens were plentiful in the night. That being said, this home feels very safe and secure with all the locks, lights, and alarm system.
Vancouver seems to be a very expensive place to stay and I wouldn't consider anything to be a great "value". I would definitely stay here again however. The house was kept very clean.