My sister, our friend and myself had a short but lovely stay at Joost and Kendra's beautiful place for 6 days over Christmas. Their home was gorgeous (it's beautifully decorated and it has loads of natural light - the photos don't do it justice!), cosy and very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped - which we appreciated as we did a lot of cooking during our stay - plus they provided the basics, including milk, sugar and coffee pods (they have a Nespresso and milk frother, too). The beds were also super comfy, so much so that it was hard to drag ourselves out of bed most mornings. They also provided Aesop body wash, shampoo and conditioner - another nice touch!
Kendra was very helpful with recommendations on where to eat and thing to do, plus she was quick to respond to any questions we had. She also allowed us to check-in early and held on to our luggage after check-out until we had to leave for the airport, which we really appreciated!
The location was also great - there loads of cute bars and cafes around, and a large grocery store a 5-10 minute walk away. It was also a 15-20 minute walk to Mile End (which is full of cool, artsy eateries and shops here) and La Banquise (a must-visit for poutine lovers).
Would definitely stay at Joost and Kendra's place again, and happily recommend it to anyone planning a visit to Montreal!