I stayed for almost a week on a work trip so I didn’t do too much exploring. I picked Ryan’s place because it was within budget for what my work would pay for and it came with a cat! Ryan’s place is in a great location, just a couple blocks south of Broadway where there are tons of places to eat. It was also reasonably close to downtown, and I got a nice walk across the bridge almost every day. It’s super duper close to a bus stop that’ll take you downtown as well (I got a Compass card at one of the convenience stores, and that’s all you need. A really easy transit system.) It was unseasonably hot in Vancouver and while I was thankful for the high-powered fan in the bedroom, I did wish for a portable AC unit. Kitty is as sweet as they come — I wish my cats were that welcoming and cuddly with strangers! She did get sick while I was there, but Ryan communicated quickly with me and when I asked that he come by to check on her, he did, and everything turned out alright. So if you end up staying and have any questions about Kitty care, Ryan is quick to respond. Another thing to note is that the locks are sticky, so don’t freak out! The keys work, I promise. You just need a little patience. All in all, I’d probably stay at Ryan’s again but most likely when the weather is cooler (which should be literally any other time than the week I visited).