The neighbourhood was exactly as described and expected - although it's not my first time in Montreal, it's in quite an ideal location and it's in an excellent spot to reach a variety of places to see and do in Montreal. The metro is near and it's on Saint Laurent, so it's nearby tons of different restaurants and late night things.
The loft is definitely spacious and quite nice - there was eight of us in this group, and definitely had enough room for all of us and more.
Lauren was responsive and communicative and accommodating to all of our needs - we had some issues with the loft but Lauren was very quick to respond and help us with our needs. She was nearby and even if she wasn't immediately available, she found a way to help us anyways.
When I inevitably come back to Montreal, Lauren is a definite person to reach.