Laurence has a wonderfully stylish and cosmopolitan flat in Montréal, situated in the quieter part of a trendy area. You get the amenities of being near a supermarket and lots of great bars and restaurants, without the late-night noise of the town. The interior design is just as impeccable as you see in the photos, and the neighborhood is very cute (perfect for all Instagrammer types). Parking was occasionally a bit of a hassle at times but we managed to find a spot eventually every night and Laurence was consistent and quick with helpful advice.
A few things to note (especially for those traveling with older folks or people with mobility concerns): there are stairs leading up to the apartment, as stated and as is common in Montréal. Also common, and stated upfront in the amenities list (which I always check and appreciate), was that there’s no A/C in the summer. I happened to have my much-older parents along for the trip so it was a bit harder on them because they have gotten used to the U.S. way of having A/C often. Luckily, we didn’t spend too much time in the flat and there were two fans for the evenings but in the July heat it was quite humid at times, so just keep that in mind if you’re traveling in the summer and used to A/C. Also harder on people with mobility issues might be that the beds in the rooms sit quite low to the ground and that as of our stay there was not bathmat in the tub. There was also some loud construction going on downstairs that woke us in the mornings but it looked like a quick fence project and doesn’t seem long term. Laurence is very friendly and responsive though so I’m sure if there are any issues like these, you can bring it up directly and it will be resolved.
Otherwise, I’ll simply conclude by emphasizing that Laurence is a fantastic, welcoming host who left us a ton of fresh fruit, cold mint water in the fridge, and a lovely note with recommendations for us. Laurence was a quick responder at all times and we loved staying. I would definitely come back to stay with friends, especially in the cooler months! I whole-heartedly recommend this apartment, especially to young travelers or sets of couples coming to stay in Montreál who want to take in the city fully but also slow down and experience local life!