We visited Vancouver BC last week and could not have asked for a better place to stay than Diane's garden suite. It was comfortable, clean, quiet and convenient. We especially enjoyed having our morning coffee in the attractive garden nook just outside the private entry to the suite each morning. The kitchen is stocked with all the basics (salt, pepper, oil, coffee, tea, spices, etc., if you want to cook your meals. The location was perfect for our tastes -- safe and quiet neighborhood outside of downtown but just a couple blocks off Hastings and bus stops that had us in the heart of downtown in 10 minutes; 10 minute walk from a fabulous Donald's Market; and 5 minutes from Commercial Drive which really puts Diane's place over the top location-wise. Commercial Drive was the biggest surprise of our visit. It has to be one of the most interesting and ethnically diverse small restaurant / cafe / pub strips anywhere! Over our three day visit, we probably spent close to half our time on Commercial Drive. It's got it all over Gastown in our opinion -- it's the real deal! Diane and Paulus were really pleasant hosts. While they definitely made us feel comfortable and welcome, and were available if we needed something, they also respected our privacy -- and Diane's garden suite definitely is private! We would definitely stay at Diane's again -- and plan to!