Overall, we had a nice stay at this cozy, centrally located AirBnB. Below are what we considered pros and cons:
Pros:
- Great location. Walking distance from lots of interesting shops, bars, and eateries, as well as Science World. 10 - 15 minute drive from downtown Vancouver.
- The place was clean and cozy.
- Joe was very responsive to messages.
- The condo required a fob to open the main door and use the elevators. Overall it felt safe and secure.
- Full set of kitchenware and dishes.
Cons:
- The camera facing the front door is understandable for when nobody is there, but it was between the living space and the bathroom. It felt a little uncomfortable at times. If you sleep in your undies, make sure to get dressed before getting up to use the toilet.
- The stovetop was inaccessible during our stay. We found the model number and then the instructions, but could not make it work. Joe did send us a video to try and help but we continued to get an error message from the stove. We were still able to make do with the oven and microwave, which were nice.
- There were a few missing amenities, but nothing that would ruin the trip. No washcloths, dish soap, or extra paper towels / garbage bags.
- The majority of the view from the window is a 24 hour shell station right outside. This was okay with us, but we thought others might want to know.
Overall, we had a great stay at this condo. We were able to easily fill each day with interesting things due to the location. We felt comfortable staying there as well and would likely stay again with some minor changes. (Also, not necessarily a con, and more a want than a need, but having a full-length mirror would’ve been AWESOME. Something to keep in mind!) Thanks for being a great host, Joe!