Aaron and Anna were super welcoming and accommodating -- even when traffic and border delays meant that I arrived later than I'd planned. They found me when I got confused and texted from the wrong condo building (my bad sense of direction - their directions were perfect). And after they guided me inside they were ready with tips about where to eat in the neighborhood and how to get around, along with a handy map.

After that first night, I was out and about most days, so we didn't see much of each other, but their home was a perfect place to collapse into a comfy bed at the end of the day. And what a lovely patio! It's a great place to sit with a glass of wine to enjoy the view after a long, exhausting day.

The condo is located directly across the street from Vancouver's Olympic Village, which was perfect for me - I was there for a competition at the village, and it took less than 10 minutes to get down the elevator, across the street, and through event security so I could race.

Because this neighborhood is very new, I figured I'd be far from the center of things and it would be hard to get around. But one of the most popular gelato shops in town was right near by, there was a range of food from high-end, to brew pubs, to McDonalds to choose from, and multiple stores offering all the amenities. And it was only a 20 minute walk to the trendy neighborhood where my team met up for post-race drinks. It was a couple short blocks to walk to the nearby light-rail station. And Vancouver is peppered with Car2Go short-term vehicle rentals, which is great for people with a C2G account.