Karin's place was perfect for my group of six, with ample space for everyone, extremely clean rooms and beds and lots of extra towels and blankets. In terms of location, the neighborhood was very quiet, and the house about 20 mins away from downtown and Gastown, the two locations we spent most of our time. We had a rental car so can't say much about public transportation, but Karin's guides had all the information handy. We didn't get a chance to meet with Karin during our stay, but he was responsive when we checked in and out, and we didn't have any reason to reach out to him during the course of the weekend. Overall, I'd definitely