I had a great stay in Natasha and Paolo's place. The room was really comfortable and exactly as described, with a lovely bathroom. Along with the fridge there was also a microwave and cutlery/plates etc which was so handy for saving a bit of money and time on breakfast etc. I didn't see much of Natasha as I was out and about a lot, but she was welcoming and helpful when I had any questions.

The neighbourhood is great, with Main Street about a 10 minute walk away, which has an amazing array of restaurants and shops, and Fraser Street in the other direction which has some nice places too. If you prefer or need gluten/dairy/egg free and/or vegan food there is an abundance of choice, both in the supermarkets and restaurants etc. I totally recommend Nestor's Market, Meet on Main, Chomp, and Ernest's Ice Cream (the last two are on Fraser Street). Also, The Wallflower for dinner and brunch.

There is also a great bus route, the 25, about two minutes walk from the house which takes you to the Skytrain so you can go into the main part of Vancouver or all the way out to UBC campus, which has loads of great attractions. The Skytrain also goes directly to the airport which is super useful.

I totally recommend staying here, particularly if this is your first time in Vancouver as it gives you easy transport links but also allows you to explore parts of Vancouver you might not get to see on the usual tourist trails.