Alain is easily the most communicative and helpful host I have dealt with in years, and I've had several top notch hosts who come close. He made great suggestions for finding restaurants and coffee (two coffee shops within easy walking distance). He was exactly as supportive and as proactive as we needed. The location is excellent for restaurants (you will need reservations at many! and several are B.Y.O. bottle of wine). It's a walkup for two floors (I didn't spot an elevator?). Two bedrooms are great so your family isn't constantly underfoot. Beds are firm but still very comfortable, great for better posture, solving our tired backs easily over night. The shower faucet takes a little figuring out (pull out gently!). Well-appointed kitchen, including wine glasses! Full dining table for 4-5 people. Internet was fast enough (45 Mbps down, 27 up) to let me conduct interviews with people overseas via laptop. Very comfortable stay overall. We couldn't have asked for better... we were within striking distance by foot of McGill (25 minutes) and downtown (30-35 minutes). Great apartment, would stay again and especially because Alain was awesome!