Really enjoyed my stay here. It really worked for me, wanting to be outside of the high rise downtown and being an avid urban bicyclist. You can get most places in 15-30 minutes on bike and the bus system is great too. Plenty of breakfast and dinner options in walking distance.
Brand new cottage in the center of historical Strathcona neighborhood. Main house is listed with the historical society and the cottage is an addition that blends in perfectly. Lots of similarly cute Victorian buildings in the neighborhood.
Location is definitely outside of downtown. Lots of restaurants 10 min walk west, centered on Main St. or 20 min walk to Gastown commercial area. Otherwise you probably want to jump on a mobi bike (across the street) or a bus (system works really well here with mostly high frequency).