The host was very responsive to my messages/questions. The home is in a residential area so there isn't many stores in the immediate vicinity (though there is a small convenience store at the corner, and a larger grocery store about 5 to 10 mins walk away) but the apt is very well-served transit wise. It is steps away from the bus stop which will take you downtown; it's a short walk from the Metro station; and about a 20-25 minute brisk walk to the hustle and bustle of Rue St. Denis and Rue Mont-Royal. The apartment (a studio) itself is clean and pleasantly decorated, and is located on the ground floor (there is a step to enter into the apartment though for anyone in a wheelchair). The apt has an electronic keypad which means that it wasn't necessary to arrange to meet the host to obtain/return the key - which makes it convenient, but which means I never met the host. The apt has an Apple TV - which is a bonus - but unfortunately lacks an air-conditioner which meant some discomfort during the warm, humid nights while I was there. Also, needed to get some basic toiletries (shampoo, body wash) because none was provided. I didn't use the kitchen but it has all the utensils that one would need to cook/dine at home.