We had a great time at Rachel's. It's a lovely apartment with high ceilings, and Rachel has provided everything you need for breakfast, too. It was hot for two of our days there (duh, August in Montreal) so the A/C kept us cool. The bed is super comfortable too. We usually stay in the Plateau, but decided that we wanted to explore a different neighborhood on this trip to Montreal. This location is perfect for walking around Little Burgundy and for shopping at the Atwater Market. By walking around instead of driving, we discovered some great new places to eat (Try Spanel for crepes or Sumac on Notre Dame for some of the tastiest Middle Eastern food around). Downtown is about 20 minutes on foot or 2 Metro stops away, and for anyone who isn't into walking everywhere, you can buy one or three-day passes to travel all over the city.
Rachel was there to welcome us when we arrived and answered all our emails quickly. You can tell she cares about her guests and their comfort. Really, we couldn't have asked for more!