The reasons I chose Charles' place were: 1) proximity to Parc LaFontaine and its convenient location to attractions of interest in Montreal; and 2) the photos looked like it was a well-maintained, "modern" and clean place. Overall, we were not disappointed, as we walked through the Parc from the famous poutine restaurant, La Banquise. The nearby Rue Ontario and further down Rue Ste. Catherine had a great choice of restaurants. The metro station (Papineau) was about 15 minutes walk and there's another on Rue Sherbrooke.
Our bedroom, the shared kitchen and bathroom were clean and neat. One issue: the wastebasket in the shared bathroom and the recycle bin in the kitchen could have been emptied more often. Although the room was as pictured, the biggest issue was the BED. BEWARE: if you have back problems or can't sleep well on a soft mattress, you should think twice. I did share this feedback with Charles, so perhaps he'll take my advice and buy a new bed; who knows? by the time you stay there, it won't be an issue anymore. Ask him before you book.