This apartment is fantastic for so many reasons. It couldn't be in a better location, right next to the main staircase into Old Quebec, surrounded by the most picturesque streets and alleys, moments from coffee shops, bars and restaurants. In the same building as the apartment, there is also a popcorn shop on the ground floor, so when you entered the air smelled like butter and caramel -- a dream! The loft itself was immaculately clean, I really don't know how they keep it this clean. It has everything you need, a small gas fireplace, TV, big kitchen (with great Keurig machine for coffee, big sink, microwave, oven/stovetop, refrigerator, toaster) fantastic bathroom and shower, and of course the unique and fascinating spiral staircase to the lofted bedroom. The views are unreal: you can see the Chateau Frontenac from the porch windows and the St. Lawrence River from the east facing windows. We often watched the ice and barges float down the river in the early morning, in beautiful sunlight. I also have to make a special shout-out to the shower: it had three different shower head options, with options for massage pressure, "rain" and handheld, with beautiful lighting and lots of space. I really never thought I'd be writing such specific praise for a shower, you know? Overall, the apartment was clean, enchanting, authentic, historic and cozy. Everything you could want for a winter vacation in Quebec City.