My family and I (total 4 adults) stayed in Francis's apartment for two nights during our short holiday to Montreal, and it was terrific. The apartment is clean, stylish, and appointed with just about everything you could ever need - down to Q-tips and aspirin! We counted three types of salt in the kitchen cupboard (including Himalayan pink sea salt!) and more place settings and glasses than in my parents' house...so, naturally, the espresso machine was just a bonus.

Location of the apartment is on a busy street, but the apartment itself is quiet (on the 2nd floor of the building). Two subway stations are each about 20-25 walk away, and a reliable bus runs regularly. We did not use public transportation, but were delighted to discover that the apartment is a really convenient drive to downtown, Mile End, and some other fun stuff (e.g., Jean Talon Market). Parking wasn't too problematic - just a warning that you'll likely need to move your car between 8-9:30am each morning, as there are limitations on parking during that time. We were able to find parking on side streets off Mont Royal, all within a 5-7 minute walk.

Communication with Francis was terrific - he is responsive and thoughtful. By the time I arrived in Montreal, I already knew where I was going to buy my bagels in town and the location of the nearest grocery! He was also present to greet me and my family to give us a tour of the apartment.

If there were a "best of" award for Montreal or among all Airbnb cities, I'd definitely nominate Francis. The apartment felt like home (maybe even better than home!), and all other Airbnb hosts in the future will have a hard time living up to this apartment. :)