Le Nestor is a gem in an ideal location in Le Plateau. It’s my first choice for my next visit to Montreal. If you are lucky enough to book it, you’ll find everything you want within walking distance. The (super)host responds quickly and thoughtfully and communicates well in both English and French. In person, the apartment is just like the pictures - exactly as advertised. It’s comfortable and easy to live in. The kitchen is perfect and has everything you need whether you want to cook or just brew coffee or tea for pastries or bagels from down the street. All the appliances are in excellent condition. If you bring in carry-out food or have leftovers from a restaurant meal, you can easily reheat your dishes on the cooktop, in the oven, or in the microwave - and the big fridge and freezer are great for storage. The pristine walk-in shower has both a fixed and handheld spray and there is plenty of hot water and strong water pressure. The neighborhood is a dream with boulangeries, patisseries, restaurants at all levels. Delicious Breton-style crepes and Quebec ciders from O’Breton around the corner, refined classics from India Rosa on the other corner, amazing Thai from Krapow. The cheese shop Bleu et Persille is fantastic. You can walk to Parc La Fontaine and to the renowned Au Pied de Cochon. There’s shopping for fun and necessities - great record stores, book stores, the Maison de Bieres, and isn’t a freshly baked croissant or chocolatine a necessity?