A group of us rented three apartments in this building - 101, 201 and 302 - for a bachelor party. This review covers all three.
The space could not have been more perfectly suited to our needs. First, it was so clean it felt like we were the first ones staying there. Second, unlike other Airbnb experiences I've had, the communication was outstanding, better than many hotels. Melissa, in particular, was a god-send. She ensured the apartments were set up exactly as we requested. She helped us get set-up in another apartment a week before the trip because we wanted to add a few more beds. She even let me take her spot on the street so that I could park my rental car all weekend for no charge! Really top notch service. She was also highly tolerable to a large group of guys. Third, the location was, for us, ideal. It's not downtown or in Old Montreal, where no doubt all the tour books suggest you stay. Instead, it's in the heart of one of the hippest neighborhoods in North America - Mile End - a wonderfully curious mix of a strong Hasidic Jewish population and skinny jean hipsters, and everything good that comes along with that mix, including an abundance of great places to eat, drink and shop. And when you want to hit Old Montreal, it's a hop and skip away. Super easy. Thank goodness for the combination of Airbnb and Uber - now, part of the city that were a tough sell for tourists are now better than city centers.
This is a "professional" Airbnb experience through and through. It feels less like you are sleeping in Grandma's old apartment and more like you are sleeping in a boutique hotel. Are there minor issues? Sure. That's to be expected. I, for one, would like more floor lamps with dimmers. But that hardly a serious complaint. Overall, fantastic experience.