I stayed at Meg's place for 1 month while working in downtown Vancouver. Very easy to commute from her place to downtown by bicycle. Transit was convenient too on rainy days. Lots of parking on the street. Area is quiet, safe and very beautiful. Commercial drive is nearby but there also some big box stores (ie Superstore, Save On) within a hassle free driving distance. The place itself was quiet, clean and comfortable. Meg was very easy to deal with and responded promptly whenever I needed something.