I recently traveled to Montreal for the first time; we were a group of five people and it was difficult to find satisfactory housing for our 3-day visit. Therefore we were especially pleased to find Jacques' wonderful flat waiting for us in the charming Petite-Patrie neighborhood. The 3-story brick building features the distinctive iron stairs and balconies we noted in Montreal, and the exterior grounds are inviting with their outdoor seating areas. We were welcomed by Jacques' sister Clara, who helped us get oriented and made suggestions for nearby restaurants. The flat itself easily accommodated all five of us on two levels, with a living room and a study, and featured a completely stocked kitchen that would delight any cook. Later we visited the nearby open air Jean-Talon Market and brought home tasty produce for a meal. We found the flat convenient to the subway and a short cab ride from Old Montreal. The only issue we encountered was a faulty toilet, which Clara did her best to resolve during a holiday weekend and for which Jacques later compensated us. We enjoyed ourselves greatly and all agreed we would like to spend more time in Montreal at Jacques' place in the future.