We had very good communication with Alex, before, during and after our stay. His place is cozy with two double beds. We loved having the little balcony to the street as well as a back porch--for fresh air and for enjoying our surroundings. His place is decorated in such a way that you feel there is always something different to notice--I liked it! We also appreciated that he was always available, checking whether we needed more blankets or anything else. Just FYI, the building is older which gives his apartment lots of character, but with that comes creaky floors, peeling paint, etc. We really loved the neighbourhood. The Jean Talon market is lovely and the area is full of little shops and restaurants. It is also very easy to use local transportation--just a short walk to the metro.