I had some meetings at the University of British Columbia (UBC). There aren't many hotels near UBC and the hotels in Downtown Vancouver are rather far from campus.
I thus found The Sunshine House on Expedia. It's a Bed-and-Breakfast in a neighborhood suburb (Dunbar, Point Grey, Kitsilano). It's free (street parking) and only a 10-min drive to UBC. So, I decided to take a chance.
It's a large 2-story house (and basement) with about 5 guest rooms. The owner/family lives in basement.. The main floor has a few guest rooms and the dining area (where breakfast is served). The 2nd floor has the remaining guest rooms.
I enjoyed the congeniality and hospitality of the owner (Lisa). They are helpful without being overly so (i.e. they leave you alone). They place is quiet and clean, the room/bed is comfortable. One is given 2 keys, one for the front door and the other for your room. There's always coffee (Keurig), hot water, and breakfast includes muffins, croissants, juice, etc. Lisa also offers guests eggs.
I would definitely stay again and recommend to others. Downtown Vancouver is hectic with lots of traffic and hotel parking is expensive. Unless you really need to be in Downtown and/or require public transportation, The Sunshine House is a great option!