I stayed at Anne's apartment for a few weeks. The listing was accurate. The balcony, while private, is shared with the immediate neighbor. But, all they did was feed the birds from time to time. I never had any issues with them and I spent a lot of time sitting on the balcony.
The neighborhood is fairly quiet (with the exception of a local daycare that can be noisy during daycare hours, but you can't hear it when the back window and door are closed). There's plenty of good restaurants, boulangeries, and ice cream shops within 5 blocks. And, there's a Dollarama a few blocks away in case you forget to pack something.
Parking isn't tooo difficult to find. You'll have to move your car once or twice a week, but I usually found a new spot within 2-3 blocks. And, if you're bringing your car and planning to buy groceries, drive to a Metro grocery (or the Costco) with a parking lot; it'll have a better selection than the local groceries.
Overall, I was very happy with it.