Superb apartment on two levels, very bright with huge windows and hardwood floors. The second floor has two comfortable terraces with lots of privacy. This is where you'll want to sit for a late afternoon apéritif on sunny days. There is a full bathroom on each floor, and the ceilings are impressively high. The overall spaciousness is the first thing that strikes any visitor. The decor is also very warm and somewhat eclectic, you can tell each element was handpicked and not just thrown together.
The kitchen is well furnished, so anyone who enjoys cooking will feel right at home. We couldn't hear the neighbors, and street noises are almost completely muffled when the windows and doors are closed. Parking in the neighborhood is surprisingly easy : over the course of 2 weeks, we only had to hunt for a spot once, and that's because the city decided to do some "road work" in all surrounding streets overnight (which we never saw them do, but that's another story...).
Speaking of the neighborhood, the apartment is well located, very close to the Village, next to Jacques-Cartier bridge. Just about everything is in walking distance, in a safe area. The closest Bixi station is less than a block away for those who like to bike around. Bus line 34 stops 3 doors down from the apartment and Metro Papineau is about 3 blocks west. Driving to the Marché Atwater, on the western side of the city, was a 12 minute car-ride via Autoroute Ville-Marie on a Saturday morning, while going to Olympic Stadium/Jardin Botanique on the eastern side took less than 10 minutes.
Our host Jean-Jacques was very nice and helpful, leaving us a few welcoming goodies on the dining table when we arrived. We have absolutely nothing but positive comments about the entire experience, we highly recommend it!