Maria's place is in a great location especially if you don't want to be right in the heart of busy Vancouver with a large park across the street and restaurants and drug stores all within walking distance. We had no idea parking was impossible in Vancouver, so it was great to be in an area where we could park our rental, or you could easily grab public transit from there. We like being able to come back from the hustle and bustle of big cities and hard exploration jaunts to a quieter, more relaxing environment and that is what Maria's location is perfect for. She is a great hostess and will get back to you right away with any questions or needs you have. We stayed here with our two adult children and had a great time driving all over and exploring but it would be a perfect place especially for a family with children since there is a park nearby. And you can't ask for a more helpful host -- Maria is great.