I've never felt so at home somewhere so quickly as I have in Vancouver and Mackie and his sister, Aza were a big reason for that. They are very welcoming, accomodating, and happy to give advice about what you can do in the city. Mackie is very knowledgeable about the history of Vancouver and transition it's undergoing.
The house is very much as advertised. The room, bathroom, and common areas are very well cleaned and I always felt welcome in the common areas.
The location is idea, next to a bunch of great grocery stores, cafes, bars, shops, and the bus. The is the perfect place to stay if you want to feel like a local.
Mackie and Aza are very environmentally cnscious and you are able to compost and recycle easily. All of the bathroom products are eco-friendly too. They have cats and I am allergic, but I had no issues because they keep the room and the house so clean.
Highly recommend!