I just spent a week in Natalie's apartment and loved it. First of all the location is perfect: on a quiet one-way street with a bike lane, yet close to busy Beaubien and St Zotique. I walked everywhere and then I rented a Bixi on the last day for some further exploration. The photos show the apartment exactly. The bed is super comfy, there's a separate laundry room--being able to wash your clothes means being able to pack lighter, which I'll remember for next time. The kitchen is large and has everything you need. I especially found the island a great place for sitting and talking and playing on my iPad. It was nice to have the little tv there as well, which you can see in the photos. The living room is dominated by a taxidermied caribou head that I'm sure has a story to tell.
On the warmish sunny days I opened the front and back doors for the fresh air --so nice!
Over the week I watched the snow melt off the back yard garden, exposing what is likely an exquisite place in the fullness of summer.
The little front yard had tulips and peonies poking up a little more each day, through the mossy groundcover. Delightful!
I hope I can stay here again on my next trip to Montreal.