Joseph is a great host and was also very responsive to any questions I had before arriving -- btw if you are unfamiliar with Montréal transit from the airport, or especially if your flight arrives late at night (or on a cold winter night, as in my case :), I highly recommend taking an "Uber" from the airport directly to the apartment door, as it was only about 30 USD. With a heavy bag, or if there is snow, you will be glad not to have to "drag" it from the metro station -- which is not far, but a bit of a walk if you have heavy luggage.
It was so nice that Joseph provided some orange juice and water bottles in the 'fridge as well -- as when you are tired and thirsty from journey it really made me feel right at home -- especially not knowing yet where the corner market was on the first night of arriving -- the bed was soft and inviting and the peaceful ambience of the whole place just put me right to sleep! Ahh!
The first morning, I immediately found my *favorite* cafe, right down the street along the park, called "Café Marius", and they have the most *amazing* ham, egg and brie breakfast croissant sandwiches -- ooh, la la! Perfect way to start my day there -- it's also home to the "Vélo Québec" bicycle-touring center, so you'll find lots of fascinating bike-route maps and even a little accessories shop inside to check out. So cool!
I hope to stay with Joseph again next time I visit Montréal -- and who knows, I might even end up *living* in the Plateau neighborhood soon myself! ((J'aime Montréal! :))