Gilles was there to meet us when we arrived. He was very helpful in describing his neighbourhood and how to get around on the subway. He provided maps and even gave some written instructions. The apartment exceeded our expectations and was a great value. Although there was no air conditioning, this beautifully finished basement suite was nice and cool - even though it was 30 degrees outside when we arrived. By 10 PM at night the suite had cooled even more and was a great temp to sleep - we like to sleep in a cool room. We cannot say enough good things about this suite. The location was in a great, safe neighbourhood about 10 to 15 min from the subway. For $6 we could go to Old Montreal and back on the subway which allowed us to avoid driving in downtown Montreal. The subway ride involved about 10 stops which did not take long. We were even provided with a breakfast of bagels, jam, peanut butter and coffee. I don't believe we have ever stayed in a place that gave us better value for our money.