Elizabeth and Alan's place is a gem. In moments you can be in fabulous Beacon Hill park . A few more and you're at the dallas rd. shore. walk 4-5 short blocks for groceries or a similar distance to the bc musuem and inner harbour. the living space has high ceilings and the place gets very nice light giving it a roomy, airy feeling. With 2 good sofas (one a pullout bed) and two nice sitting chairs (and a fireplace for when it's cold) it's a great space for having visitors or just to read, relax (or for tv-- seemed to have all one would want, we didn't turn it on). dining table for 4. the kitchen and bathroom are both small one person affairs. Bathroom is off the bedroom (there's a nice separate bedroom with a big closet). That could be awkward for 2 couples or for any really light sleeper, othereIn the kitchen you can stand still and reach stove, microwave, sink and fridge - a true efficiency! No counter space if you've got the dishrack out -- but you can prep on the dining table a few feet outside the kitchen door. Pots and pans, dishes and cutlery, all sufficient. Nice big teapot. And if you needed something else, I'm betting that Alan and Elizabeth would lend it if they had it. We had a very warm welcome from these special hosts (plus homemade banana bread!). We've stayed 4 or 5 places in James Bay. This is now our favourite.