This apartment is less than a block from the busy "drive" street in Vancouver, which is packed with restaurants, shops, bars, etc. which was fun to be close to. Yet, the neighborhood also was remarkably quiet. While the apartment is technically a basement area, there was still plenty of natural light. The night I stayed, it was warm and stuffy but Jason quickly replied to a text, telling me where I could find a fan. That was sufficient to cool the place. Be sure to watch his "welcome video" because it contains important instructions about how to set up the pull-out sofa-bed. I recommend this place.