We had a great stay in this unit with LivMtl.
I would say that their service and attentiveness sets them apart from many other Airbnbs.
There are certain things expected in a highly rated, long-stay equipped space that were met without question. The place was professionally cleaned and well maintained, and the amenities were exactly as advertised (fully equipped kitchen, washer-dryer, air conditioner, etc.).
Additionally, any questions or concerns that we had were promptly addressed and corrected (i.e., the power in the neighborhood went out one morning, and they were on top of it with updates and temporary solutions right away). And when we had some unexpected circumstances arise the day of our move out, the team was very gracious in accommodating our needs.
Overall we had a great experience. It was a reliable, safe, clean, and beautiful place to stay, conveniently located for everything we needed to access. If your requirements might be in any way similar to ours, and your budget allows, then we more than recommend staying here!
Some different pros and cons that anyone staying here might want to take into account:
Pros:
-Modern trendy apartment (with all the amenities) in a very happening neighborhood.
-Lots of beautiful light and an airy, spacious apartment that you won’t completely lose your mind spending lots of time in (especially if you have to quarantine upon arrival)
-Also a great place to people-watch. Many people from all walks of life gather and pass thru the street below
-Very accessible to downtown, and other nearby neighborhoods, especially by walking or bike
-The Plateau, in general, has a lot going on as well, especially in the summer, you’re bound to walk out and stumble upon something to do or somewhere worth being
-Many food and drink options literally just steps away
-Overall a comfortable and convenient place to be
Cons:
-Another reviewer also mentions this, but the unit does not have an assigned parking spot. Street parking is available in the area, but good luck dealing with that on your day of arrival. We kept our car in a nearby lot instead, and the processes for lot parking also aren’t always very clear. Also, you end up having to load/unload the car by temporarily parking on the street next to the apartment. There is no immediate car access or stopping point at the entry of the building.
-Also, there is no elevator if you are traveling alone or have heavy belongings
-The pet rules (as well as some of the check-in requirements) are not comprehensive in the listing details. By default, you receive all the info a few days ahead of time, at which point if any of the rules provided might be a deterrent, it is essentially too late and inconvenient to cancel. However, I would imagine if requested, the extended rules and requirements would be shared upon request.
-If you plan to rely on this unit to study or work from home for extended hours, the desk chair that comes with the unit might just kill you. Unsurprisingly, the unit is mostly Ikea furnished, which does the job, but just a heads up given the time spent working at home due to covid
-We cannot speak to the winter, but with all the summer activity, the area can be very happening until quite late at night, all days of the week. This may be an issue if you are a light sleeper or have an early bed or wake-up time because there’s not much you can do about the noise. If this is not an issue for you, though, then it’s a fun place to be!