My family and I have gone to Montreal a number of times, often staying in airbnbs (check my rental history), and this is hands-down the favorite place we've stayed in Montreal. Great stay! And it is very much in the heart of Le Plateau , but on a quieter one-way street, near but not on the main commercial drags. Our hosts were wonderful too, and we did get an in-person checkin rather than just self checkin!