This was second stay with Anne. I think this was my favorite. Spacious loft with lots of character and many plant friends. I'm a light sleeper, so the long hallway helped keep any noise from the outside away from the bedroom. Anne kept the airbnb stocked with everything you'd need from the kitchen to the bathroom. Location is in the heart of Gastown, which is already super walkable. It's only a 10-15 minute walk to either Waterfront Station, Chinatown station, Science world, Roger's Arena, and or BC Place. Many great coffee shops and restaurants just outside the door. Major bus stop right across the street. Mobi bike sharing has a few bike racks nearby too. Parking on the street outside the front door. Cost when I was there was 33c per 5 minutes and $2 per 30 minutes. The parking decks Anne mentioned are a couple blocks over, but they do close their gates late at night. Fortunately, you can call personnel up and have them remotely open the gate.
Wifi speeds were great for general web browsing and streaming. However, I did have to stay in the living room area if I was going to do a video call to keep a stronger connection. The loft does get hot in the summertime, but Anne had a portable AC unit and a fan that kept the place cool. Gastown is a hot spot for dining and barhopping, but also for the homeless and drug abuse. Just keep that in mind when staying around this area because this neighborhood has so much to offer. Sometime I'd step outside and see a random event or street festival.
One of the best things about this loft was the secured outdoor courtyard. There was ample seating and table space to hangout. I had a few friends who also stayed at other properties here and we loved ending our nights hanging out in the courtyard. The residents here were also super friendly and welcoming. Anne did an excellent job hosting. She was attentive to any concerns I brought up and quick to have them addressed. This stay only reinforced my desire to move to Vancouver haha. Thanks Anne!