Great place, but be warned the outside stairs to the unit are VERY steep - as are all the apartments in the area. Parking was a but of a trick at times, but the location in relation to metro was great. We hadn't really planned to use the metro but it was so convenient. Some good shops and small grocers on Jarry street. Abou was very generous in providing some groceries for our stay as well. Sadly, there is not any place to sit outside, but this seems to be very typical of the area. Noise in apartment above us was bothersome at times (2am) . It's tough in such old buildings. We just told out kids it was part of the charm:)