By far, this is the best airbnb I have stayed at! Binia is an awesome host. Her English is a bit limited but we communicated just fine. She is super conscientious to keeping me up to date on the status of various things so that my stay was smooth as I was there on business. Her home is well maintained and the the whole basement was exceptionally clean and comfortable (bed was firm enough). I felt at ease and at home. I wish every stay was like this one! It worked well in terms of location for my seminar but it is 20-30 min away from downtown by transit. It is close to airport. I would definitely stay again with Binia.
It is a basement room (but no issue with coldness or dampness or insects) and there is a shared bathroom and living area with another guest room downstairs. The neighbourhood is clean and safe. There are restaurants, banks, bakery and grocery stores about a 10 minute walk away on Granville St west of the home.