I had a great one-night stay at Crystal and Ricardo's house. The room is perfect for one or two people. I had a chance to interact with my hosts briefly and they were very helpful and knowledgable about things to do around town. Also easily contactable. The neighborhood is residential but a short walk to the Alberta Arts district, which has just about anything you would need to shop, eat, drink, and hang out. There's a bus stop right by the house as well, but I didn't even feel the need to leave the neighborhood. A true "local" vibe. Awesome experience overall!