We had a great experience at Hedi's place. The apartment is beautifully designed, fully furnished, and spotless. I would say it is the perfect size for a couple. It's about a 20 minute bus or metro ride to downtown. We especially loved it because the neighborhood has many restaurants and shops. The neighborhood is very safe and has everything you need at hand: coffee, a grocery store, ATM, etc. We liked that when we were done in the downtown/Old Montreal area that there was still a lot to do back in Verdun. For example, on our first night the main road was shut down for salsa dancing. I would say it is even better than staying downtown because it's quieter, has a lot to offer on its own, and because public transportation is easy and cheap nearby. Hedi always got back to us quickly and was very accessible. What an amazing experience. I would absolutely recommend staying here.