Good, quick communication from host/manager Karen. Key entry (although there is a keypad). The apartment is three steps up to the private-entrance front door, then a flight of stairs to the second-floor apartment. Spacious apartment with deck at the back. Kitchen and bar/island with stools, plus dining table. (I set up a workspace at the dining table and ate meals at the bar.) Plenty of closet, cupboard and drawer space throughout. Good shower and deep tub. TV has basic cable channels (a couple are English).
Some cleanliness and maintenance issues.
Given the price, I would expect a few more basic amenities (toilet paper, soap, paper towels). I appreciated having: an exercise mat, screens on all the windows and patio door, a pleasant view from the dining table of the backyard greenery (this is June), good WiFi, an air-conditioner in the main room and fan in the bedroom (which I needed on some very hot days).
Summer in the city means there are sounds of sirens, service vehicles, roadworks, busy rue Ontario and late-night revellers on the street (and one loud neighbour out back). The bedroom is on the street side.
I was here for just over one month. The location was good for me, primarily for its proximity to the intercity bus terminal (Gare d’Autocars). It’s also within 10 minutes to three subway lines and to Sushi Momo and Resto Végo, and it’s close to groceries, eateries and other needs. (If you’re looking for well-priced groceries, walk the 22 minutes to Segal’s on boulevard St-Laurent.) Easy to get here from the airport: $10 at the machines for Bus 747 express to Berri-UQAM station, then walk 8 minutes.
Karen is the manager for this Airbnb (not the owner), and is a responsive and willing host. Anticipating some improvements (I’m conveying some suggestions), and knowing the location, I would consider booking this place again.