The listing description was very accurate- lovely and well stocked apartment! The neighbourhood is pretty useful- the grocery store's only a 5 minute walk and there's quite a few restaurants around. We felt safe walking to and from. The apartment is also very close to a bixi bike station and to the bike lanes on Rue Rachel and also on Fullum. The 97 bus connects (after about a 12 minute ride) with the Mont Royal metro- otherwise it's a 20 minute walk. You can get downtown in about 30 minutes.

Francis is a good host- he replies extremely promptly with all the information you need, and he's got a wonderful binder with tourist brochures, local useful locations, and maps.