Great host and great place— Patrick has it all! I spent a long holiday weekend in Montréal  .
The the Plateau is one of the best neighborhoods I’ve visited (which is why I keep coming back year after year). Patrick’s place is cozied up on a lovely tree-lined street near Parc Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier which brings all the iconic Plateau life to your feet. Large and small parks, bixi/STM métro/bus, grocers, restaurants, and so many cafés. It’s the best area to experience what makes Montréal such a special city. From Patrick’s it’s quite easy to walk anywhere, and if the weather is poor transit is a snap.
The flat is a great mix of rooms and terrace / garden in the back. Being a great host, everything is there for you: from pots and pans to towels and soaps. The street-facing windows have an excellent seal, so there is no noise from the street. What struck us the most was a brilliant interior design throughout the flat. It was easy to feel at home with the many lamps, books, wooden furniture, and deep colors. As a bonus for the light traveler, there is also an in-unit washer and dryer.
Coordinating our check in and check out was also very easy. Patrick was a great host and amenable to our flight schedule, which was a huge relief given our departure was quite late. He was also on top of his game leading up to our visit to make sure we prepared and offering great instruction on how to collect the keys. Unfortunately we didn’t meet Patrick, but we knew he’d have an immediate response if we needed him for any reason.
I can’t recommend the flat more. If it’s available, do it!