The host, Allen, provided the keys and showed me the basement suite upon my arrival. There were some issues with meeting him at the given address (he had to go out about the time of my afternoon arrival), and it was not clear that a late check out granted at my request meant the key had to be left in a box before I had removed all of my things.

Instructed to ring a bell at front door had a woman tell me to go to the back of the house where I met Allen who is apparently not the owner but seems to be the suite's rental manager for what looks like a family business. The small suite is in the basement of a larger home in a quiet, safe, residential neighbourhood.

The basement suite was very clean, fresh towels, etc. -better than many previous places I have been to. Tissues and paper towels in kitchen a plus.

It was convenient to have reliable internet and satellite TV.

The living space had no windows. Daylight was from windows in bedroom and bathroom only.

Parking was free and easy to find in the neighbourhood, and a space was also provided at the back of the suite, so no stairs to negotiate and close parking to suite.

Bed adequately firm. Clock radio needs replacing.

Kitchen adequately equipped.

Location is very good but it's a walk to nearest Skytrain so waiting for a bus to Canada Line or Skytrain is to be expected if you don't have a car.