Karla and Mark were wonderful hosts! Their cottage was far enough from Downtown for quiet evenings away from the hustle. They were a 12 minute walk to the Skytrain which meant we didn't need to drive and pay for parking in the city. They were a 5 min walk to Commercial Drive with had shops and restaurants. The full kitchen and refrigerator came in handy. We went shopping for light groceries and so saved some money eating breakfast in each day. Before our trip, Karla sent us suggestions for activities to do, and Mark checked in with us to answer questions once we got there! They were always available as needed, but gave us our space! The only issue we had, which was out of their control, was that it did get pretty toasty in the afternoons and evenings. There is a ceiling fan and a table fan, but it made for some pretty warm nights despite that. You can't stop summer though, and we will definitely be back again!