Sharon's place was a comfortable, modern, clean, and well-situated apartment located in East Van. It was very close to Commercial Drive, though a bit of a walking distance to downtown., which isn't an issue if you don't mind walking; otherwise, there are easy-to-access bus routes. The back window overseas mountains and a working port, so you'll be waking up to spectacular views (ear plugs might not be a bad idea if you're sensitive to sound). The host was quick to respond to all requests. My only quibble was that the front door was impossible to open when being buzzed in (we had to follow another person in after they had opened the door). That was frustrating, and while it wasn't Sharon's fault, it is something to be prepared for as it seems to be an ongoing issue.