We stayed at Julie's for one night. We did not meet Julie, but she responded quickly and gave easy directions to the room.
Our only concern which we wish had been mentioned in more of the reviews is that there is no real lock on the interior bedroom door. The door has a "lock" but one which when on the other side, you could stick your thumbnail in or a penny and open. We didn't feel unsafe, but we had no idea who else was in the house so we both slept with one eye open knowing that anyone could come in the room. We would have preferred that a real lock was provided, even a latch would have made our stay more mentally comfortable.
The location is not downtown, but we had a car, so that was not a concern and there are plenty of subway stops near by.
We stayed in the room at the front with a private entrance and the exposed interior brick wall. The room was very clean and comfortable. There is no a/c in this room, but the two provided fans were helpful on our hot July night.
We did not spend any time in the common spaces, besides using the washroom. The washroom was small but clean.
If you have a choice, take the bedroom in the back of the house with the private washroom, private entrance and a/c. We didn't know about this room, but wish we could have stayed there instead since it was available that night.
Besides the no lock on the bedroom door, I'd stay at Julie's again.