When my friend and I arrived at Sandra's place, we didn't expect that our room was located in the basement behind cupboards and clutters. There was some kind of odor in the place, most probably because of its location underground mixed with cat smell.
Check-in time was mentioned as flexible. No wonder, there was still a guest sleeping in our room when we arrived in the morning. With around three cats in the property, naturally there was cat fur on the couch in the basement and in the living room.
However, our initial surprise was quickly overcome when we immediately met Sandra in person. She warmly greeted us, invited us for breakfast, and made us hot coffee which was much appreciated after carrying our luggage up and down the subway out in the cold.
Excluding the clutter in the basement, our room and the restroom were clean and well equipped.
Sandra's place was nicely situated near public transports (bus and metro), restaurants, and within walking distance to Mont Royal and even centre-ville. However, it was the breakfast that we enjoyed the most: croissants, churros, cereal, toasts, and tea/coffee.
We were permitted to stay in the living room long after check-out until night while waiting for our bus. What's more, we were even given a generous helping of delicious chocolate cake.
For those not minding the clutters in the basement and the cat fur, Sandra's place is for those looking for a place to spend the night on a budget in an excellent neighborhood.