Sharon's apartment was great - really close to the Skytrain which made for very easy access to downtown (about 10-15 minutes). Sharon is a really friendly host and made us feel exceptionally welcome in our first week in Vancouver. Her instructions for finding the flat were very clear, so it made it easy to find after a long flight and late arrival. Oakridge mall is just up the road with good supermarket and restaurant choices, and we found a good little cafe 20 minutes along West 49th called Roots which was great for evenings we didn't want to go into town for food. Thanks Sharon!