Location, location, location. Kitslano is a fabulous neighborhood. Our host gave us the most enthusiastic welcome I have ever had at an airbnb. The apartment is 3 blocks from the beach. Many, many restaurants and shops very close by, and all the amenities of W 4th Ave just a few blocks further. Transit is very handy and easy to use. Take the time to acquire a Compass card for transit. In the apartment, the bedroom is very stuffy, but easily dealt with with a fan from a local drugstore. I hope to come back here soon. We did not drive to Vancouver, but there is a secure parking place available with this airbnb, important in this city.