Patrick was a great host and gave us a lot of great advice on places to eat/see while we were in Vancouver. The neighborhood is very industrial and is in close distance to Commercial Street, where you'll find food and shops. It has a great view of the water and is close to several small community parks. We had a car, but it seemed very easy to get around the city without one. When you stay at the loft, you must check out the rooftop view and area which has some seating and a grill, so take advantage of it if you can! It can get pretty noisy at night as you sleep since trains pass under the window. However, the view of the water and mountains in the distance as well as the location make it a great spot.