Nicolas met us at the door with a smile, great instructions and good recommendations for enjoying the area. We got the sense that he wanted us to use his house just like it was our own.

The place is spotless and has many fine architectural features and amenities such as a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, wood burning fireplace, fine art and luxurious bathrooms. The photos do not do justice to either of the outdoor areas - they are perfect additions to the contemporary living space. In summary, we found it both beautiful and comfortable!

Located on a quiet street, the serenity of the house was hard to leave each morning but great to return to at the day's end. The location is convenient to great shopping and dining. The subway is just a short walk. Montreal is a very safe city but the sense of community in the Le Plateau district made it even more so. Everyone was friendly and quite forgiving of our inadequate French.

Nicolas was the perfect host - helpful but not intrusive. He was always available by phone or text if we had a question. Be sure to ask for dining recommendations. He sent us to fine dinning in the old town (one that only had an address - no sign) and a great rooftop hotel bar overlooking the Montreal skyline.

We would list any negatives but there just aren't any for this home.