What an amazing place to stay! When we booked this place we weren't expecting it to actually make our weekend so much better.
We arrived on a busy Good Friday morning and we were shown by Rosie where we were staying. We were pleased to see a small, cozy studio attached to their gnocchi/pasta sauce stand. It's literally attached as there is also a narrow door that leads from where we were staying into the kitchen. We were more than welcome to enter through the kitchen or through a private exterior door but we just used the exterior door as there was always a constant stream of people lining up for their delicious $5 gnocchi. As for the parking, we were allowed to park for free right in front of the bagel shop next door all weekend so that was a huge bonus. We never touched our car all weekend and just walked everywhere. After we were shown everything, we were told: "Lunch is own us, let us know when you're hungry and you can have some gnocchi." Free parking steps away AND free gnocchi to kick off the weekend?? I was there for only 15 minutes and I was ready to give 5 stars.
The room had everything you needed and more. I mean EVERYTHING. I don't even have that much stuff in my own house let alone have these things for other ppl to use. Comfortable bed, lots of pillows, full size fridge, pots/pans, and good wifi just to name a few. I particularly liked the 5 gallon water cooler by the door for those nights you're thirsty after eating all that poutine. First place I've stayed at that had umbrellas available for use too.
There is definitely some noise since you're right beside the kitchen and it's usually after 8am when I noticed any sounds. We were always awake before 8am so it didnt bother us at all. Around that time is when the delicious smell of their pasta sauce starts to come in too. I was never woken up by any sounds of trucks or people all Easter weekend but it was nice that they give you the heads up.
To give you an idea of the location, it's a 5 second walk to Fairmount bagel, 10 min walk to St Viateur bagel, 20 min walk to L'Avenue or Schwartz's, and 25 min walk to La Banquise.
I never met Franco until the last day as I was giving the keys back. Very nice, friendly guy! We talked sports for a bit and he offered us some more gnocchi before we hit the road for our 5.5 hr drive home. Awesome gesture by him as we already checked out 5 hrs ago but he still treated us like we were guests.
Convenient location, clean and comfortable place, friendly owners, free parking, free gnocchi, and 24 hr bagels next door...I'll definitely be back soon!