Things we liked about this AirBnB: Clean, secure, and quiet unit. Fast Wi-Fi. Easy to stream on good size TV. Well-equipped kitchen. Air exchange system worked well to keep the unit cool on the hot humid days. Shower had good water pressure and plenty of hot water on demand. Easy check-in. Good size unit for a couple. Communication with hosts was easy and prompt.
Things we wished were better:
While the unit and the building in which it is located are clean, the streets around it are not. The unit is on the edge of the red light district, so you walk by some interesting-looking businesses and people. On the plus side, the unit is a short walk from Montreal’s amazing Chinatown and beautiful, fun areas of the city such as where the Jazz festival was held.
Unit does not come with parking. So factor that into the cost and convenience of staying here. The paid parking lot we used was a distance away.
Bed was on the firm side, which was fine with my husband. I prefer a plusher, softer mattress.
Other AirBnB’s that I have stayed at provide a guide book (either electronically or hard copy in the unit) with recommendations from the hosts for nearby restaurants, bakeries, shops and sights. This one did not. However, when I asked, the hosts did promptly send a list of nearby parking lots and garages. So I am confident the hosts would provide other recommendations if asked.
The unit is nice, but not as attractively furnished as the pictures show. Some of the decorative touches shown in the pictures were missing and the furniture was arranged differently in the bedroom and living room.