This property is extraordinary! Large, with plenty of room to stretch out, and with all the amenities you need to feel truly "at home." It is stylishly decorated, with special attention to very attractive and useful lighting. The kitchen has everything you need: full-size oven and stove, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, etc. The TV is large and easy to use. There is a magnificent "wet room" style bathroom downstairs, with double "sunflower" shower heads, deep soaking tub, twin sinks, and a separate room for a toilet (and another sink), all of this ultra-stylish and spacious, comfortable and fun. The master bedroom, with a very comfortable king bed, is a beautiful room and affords an excellent, silent night's sleep.
The location of the condo could not be better: in the Basse-Ville, a stone's throw away from restaurants and antique shops on the Rue St. Paul, an easy walk (less than ten minutes) from a full-sized grocery store, literally right around the corner from the famous Légende restaurant (possibly the finest in the city), and a couple of doors down from a fabulous authentic old-school seaport-style bar covered in vintage Canadian beer memorabilia. Also in the Basse Ville, within very easy walking distance, are the fabulous Musée de la Civilisation and, a little farther but still close, the dock for the tour boat that cruises the St. Lawrence.
Access to the Haute Ville (Château Frontenac, Rue St. Jean with shops and restaurants, the Anglican cathedral and Roman Catholic basilica, Rue des Remparts with old houses and stunning views of the river, etc.) is also very quick and easy. There's nothing in the centre-ville that you can't do, easily, on foot. And yet, despite being right in the center of things, once you are in the condo, it is extremely quiet, day and night (the street the condo is on is very near lots of things but has very little traffic, either automobile or pedestrian).
A major plus is that parking is an absolute breeze: you can pull your car up right in front of the condo for loading, after which you drive literally one block to a private lot where you park and make the two-minute trek back to the condo. It could not be easier. Equally easy was the contactless check-in; just punch in the code on the electronic lock and you're in. (It also helped that Elise's instructions concerning arrival were extremely clear and detailed, including photos of everything, so that you literally can't go wrong.)
As far as Quebec City is concerned, what can I say? A lovely, charming place, with fascinating history, beautiful architecture, and an incredible site on the gorgeous St. Lawrence. Plus it's full of great restaurants and shops. Plus it's extremely easy to navigate (surprisingly little traffic). Plus the people are very friendly and open; the city has a very "human" vibe. Plus it's extraordinarily well maintained and clean. Truly, Quebec City is the hidden gem of North America. If you've never been, go as soon as you can! If, like me, you've been a time or two, but it's been some years since your last visit, go as soon as you can! It has changed over the course of the past decade or so and very much for the better, in every way.
In short, Quebec City should be your next vacation and while there, you should stay at Elise's condo. No two ways about it. I am happy to give both city and the condo my highest possible recommendation. Gold stars all around!
In terms of access to the Haute Ville (Château Frontenac,