We are a couple who have just returned from 6 months hiking in the US and were meeting up with a friend from home (England) who happened to be in Vancouver for a conference. We were looking for a comfortable space close to the centre so we could be touristy through the day then chill out on an evening e.g. cook and eat together, watch films etc. The apartment itself was wonderful - very clean, fully equipped and comfortable. The location was excellent - on a lovely residential street with great local amenities e.g. supermarket, coffee shops and restaurants, but also within easy travelling of downtown via foot or transit. It was much more cost effective than staying in a hotel and had all the comforts of being at home. Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an urban hideaway in beautiful Vancouver. Our hosts were lovely and friendly, gave us the info we needed and left us to enjoy our stay, safe in the knowledge they were close at hand if we needed them. Thanks to Rachel and her family :)