Nina's place is simply wonderful. The home is very quiet, and yet is literally steps (no matter how little you like walking!) from a lovely park, very nice restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, coffee shops, rental bikes (Bixi - look it up), and the Metro (subway). Seriously, all those are steps away. There's a terrific five mile run (for runners and walkers) right from Nina's door - leafy, crushed gravel, wide, super safe, and NO intersections. From here, you feel you can easily get to all of Montreal, which is a terrific world class city to live in and discover. The home itself is as described - fascinatingly and attractively designed, well furnished and equipped, and airy. Nina is a perfect host - helpful in many regards and a bright intelligent conversationalist. Don't be in any way dissuaded by the shared staircase - this is a great deal in terms of price because of that shared staircase, but it's completely a non-issue. Nina and her family are whisper quiet and respectful. We stayed here a month and wish our visit could go on and on and on.