I was so lucky to stay at 1849 Venables on my trip to Vancouver this week. Dorothy is a wonderful, thoughtful host who has anticipated just about anything a visitor would need in a rental. The unit is the second floor of a lovely garden home, with a well-equipped kitchen and lots of comfortable seating -- perfect for up to two people. Bonus -- you get access to a gorgeous, big garden, with views of a spectacular sunset.
Buses are frequent, and they get you downtown in about 20 minutes. If you need the LRT for longer distances, it's close enough, just a short bus ride or a 20-minute walk away.
Though I've been to Vancouver many times, I'd never realized that Commercial Drive is such an interesting place, with cafés, restaurants, fresh fruit stands, and shops. It's less than a five-minute walk from the house, and the next time I stay, I'll plan a half-day just to stroll and take it all in.
I hope I'll be welcome to book here on future trips to the city because, really, why would anyone ever want to stay anywhere else??