- Very welcoming, cozy atmosphere
- The bed and bath are both perfect refuges if you've been running around all day! Sheets are nicely starched and the bathroom is supplied with lovely soaps, epsom salts and a variety of aromatherapy oils.
- The "House of Wayward" rules are fair, and more common sense and good manners than anything.
- Steve is a gracious, accommodating host who is always up for good conversation. Likewise, he knows how much space to give his boarders.
- The loft is accessed by a narrow, winding stairwell. Unfortunately, there is no door separating off the loft from the stairwell. Your privacy is respected and the loft is very much its own, apartment-like space in the house. I never felt uncomfortable or like I didn't have my privacy because of the absence of a door, but I would not recommend this arrangement for those who are adamant about having their space under lock and key.
- I used the ladies' bicycle during my stay. Steve provided helmet, U-lock and key, and even left a little cycling map for me. Thanks, Steve!
- The kitchenette is modest but does the job. Glassware, dinnerware, kettle, teapot, coffee machine (phew!) microwave, and microwave oven are all available and in working order.
- Be prepared for two flights of stairs to the loft -- one carpeted and one wooden. Not for the faint of heart or those with very heavy baggage, but absolutely doable, and there are sturdy railings all the way up.
- If you are not a dog person, you have little to worry about. The two golden retrievers occasionally greet you in the yard or at the door, but they are extremely docile and quiet, and indoors they spent their time on the main floor.
- Good, safe neighbourhood with lots of diners and cafes around
- No Frills is only a few short blocks away and Broadway (main road for lots of buses, including the 99 to UBC) is two blocks south.

Overall, a pleasant experience. Thanks, Steve!