Simon and Pablo are warm and kind hosts. Their ground level apartment is full of life--with fish, plants and three adorable kitties. My stay in Montreal was anchored by this welcoming space. The decor is modern, hip and everything is very tidy. The room is very private with a personal sink, a fan, a cushioned chair and a desk. The shower (great water pressure and a claw foot tub!) and restroom are shared.
Simon and Pablo are happy to chat but always allowed me my space to come and go. I am a foodie and they share a love of good food. All of the recommendations I asked for were spot on. They know the neighborhood and Montreal very well and they were also able to offer me recommendations for my day trip to Quebec City.
The apartment could not be more centrally located, situated between the hip food haven of Mile End and the downtown Arts District. I ended up waking a lot, but the Laurier metro station is a short walk away. Also, there is a Bixi bikeshare rental kiosk across the street that I used multiple times (wonderful for late night travel or when your feet hurt from exploring).
This is a truly wonderful place to stay. Don't hesitate!