Our host was there to meet us when we arrived and introduced us to her family. She welcomed us to knock on her door anytime we had a question about the area, where to shop, local beaches etc which we did a few times. We found it so central to so many things- 10 minute drive from Mission Bay for swimming and cafes, 10 minutes from Sylvia Park shopping Cente, 10 minutes from Ellerslie race course. It's a beautiful area.