This was my first experience with Airbnb, traveling alone from Boston, and Thanh made me feel so comfortable and welcome. The apartment was stylish, yet cozy; the bed was SO comfortable I hardly wanted to leave, and the additional luxury of the AppleTV was especially welcome after a few long days of being on my feet and bouncing around the city. The apartment is very close to the Metro, which made getting around the city a breeze, but is also walking distance from a lot of great spots. I found myself spending a lot of time on boulevard St. Laurent, which was a short walk -- lots of great cafes, restaurants, and shops. The immediate vicinity of the apartment is a little sparse, which made me a little hesitant upon my arrival (traveling alone in a city I didn't know very well), but as soon as I got my bearings, I felt safe and comfortable. The only thing I will mention about the listing, specifically, is that there was only one bed in the apartment; there was also a couch, but not one I'd want to spend more than a couple of nights on. This didn't affect my stay, as there was only one of me!

But really, you can't beat traveling like this. I felt at home (and yet, not, because Thanh has infinitely better taste than I!) -- Thanh was responsive, but not intrusive. A great touch was the House Manual, which included recommendations for places to eat, and things to do. If I find myself in Montreal again, I'll definitely see if this apartment is available!