We loved the amazing communication from Kevin. It made booking, arriving and staying at the condo one of the easiest experiences I have ever had on airbnb. The backyard rock garden was an important part of the place - perfect for our 3-year old to play. That and the playground at the end of the street.
The neighborhood is a safe and quiet, but I would say a car or willingness to use public transport is important if you want to be in the middle of everything Montreal has to offer. There are amenities around (a few restaurants and the grocery store is a quick walk), and the bustling neighborhoods of Griffintown and Little Burgundy are a short walk (20 minutes), but there is not a ton of activity in the immediate neighborhood. If you're looking for a quiet, family-friendly place to stay I would book this place ASAP. If you want to be in the center of it all, this might not be the place for you.