Note to potential buyers: this spot has MANY stairs despite the listing stating there are no stairs in the home. Apparently the host has the impression that this feature on airBnB only applies to any stairs within the unit, however this is not clearly stated on the page and therefore any residents with accessibility issues should be aware of this. In addition, the building smelled strongly of cigarettes upon arrival.
Unit was missing curtains, toaster, bowls, dishrags, and two smoke detectors when we arrived. Only one garbage can in the entire unit and no extra blankets. The balcony was covered in garbage (I'm talking multiple chairs, blankets, full UberEats bags, juice boxes, cans, a full container of cigarette butts, and a decomposing pumpkin) to the point where the fire escape was virtually inaccessible for use. As well: the drawers were filthy, the freezer had spilled food inside it, and there was a half drunken bottle of wine covered in fingerprints in one of the cabinets. Gross.
The host replaced the missing items (save for the curtains and smoke detectors) promptly and communicated efficiently and quickly. We were able to get a refund which we were thankful for. The unit itself was stunning and was clearly redone recently, and the location was incredible. Having both heat and air conditioning is a luxury we were happy to have in the hot Montreal weather.
It is unfortunate that the lack of attention to detail resulted in a stay that was not up to standards, however, I believe as if this host took genuinely tried to mediate all the issues we encountered. Hopefully they update the listing in the future to correct discrepancies so that future residents are sure to receive the stay that they purchased.