This is a very charming apartment and we enjoyed our stay there. It was our first experience with AirBNB and it was a positive one: there was good communication from the start and the apartment was every bit as lovely as the pictures show - spacious and full of light, with high ceilings and a good mix of original charm and modern touches . We were a family of six (two kids, two parents, two grandparents), and everyone had enough space to spread out. I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was; we slept in the front bedroom and noises from outside were really not an issue. We found the beds comfortable and everyone slept well. The kitchen met our needs and then some; the oven is nicer than mine at home. The neighbourhood is extremely walkable and there are many nearby places worth a visit (like Fairmont Bagel) as well as basic amenities. There are a few bus routes a short walk away, with a longer hike to get to the Metro. My main regret about our visit is that it was too chilly to enjoy the outdoor terrace, which would have been perfect for morning coffee or evening drinks. I imagine that once things warm up this is an amazing place to be.
There were a few factors that we noticed that could be issues for other potential visitors - to be clear, they were not truly negatives for us. One is that while this building is charming, the floors are quite noisy - not at all surprising for an older building and what is likely original hardwood. There is no sneaking around. There is also an upstairs apartment, and judging from the occasional footsteps above, a little one lives there. It was not a big deal at all for us, but might matter to those who are sound-sensitive. The last thing is the stairs to the apartment: they are quite steep and the first two at the top (right outside the front door) are narrow with no railing. Outside stairs are very common in Montreal, you see them everywhere, but people with mobility issues might find this challenging.
I would be delighted to stay here again someday - when it is warmer.