We never met Richard, as he was away, but he made sure we knew where the keys were. Our cell phones didn't work in Q.C. ; a bit of a problem when a big storm hit and we needed to arrange a taxi to the airport. The apartment is just two blocks from Rue St. Jean, with shops and restaurants; a nearby IGA is well-stocked and has pay phones.
We walked into city central, but also took the convenient #7 bus back and forth..
The apartment was especially roomy and well-equipped. It was clean and, luckily with blizzard conditions, it was warm.