Daniel, put simply, is a consummate host. This is my first Airbnb experience and he has set the bar high. From the get-go, he was proactive in communicating with his guests. For example, by giving me directions to his place and informing me that the roads were closed due to a festival before I arrived, so that I could plan an alternative route to his place. He even greeted me at the door and gave me a quick tour around Montreal as it was my first time visiting Quebec. Bilingual and affable, Daniel ensures that his guests are comfortably well-settled, especially for English speakers who may have difficulties navigating around Montreal. His apartment is clean and his two cats, Paco and Baboo, are absolutely adorable. Depending on your preferences, Daniel can be a guide and friend, or simply a host if you wish it be. It is his versatile approach to hosting that impresses me the most.
Location-wise, his place is steps away from the Mont-Royal métro and in the heart of the French Ghetto. Good food is found everywhere. La Banquise and Fameux for Poutine, L'Avenue for brunch, Yokato Yokabai for ramen, pâtisserie kouign aman and plenty more. For bibliophiles, there is a ton of francophone bookshops nearby.
In short, I had a pleasant stay and got to experience a (very) local taste of Montreal. Merci beaucoup, Daniel!