A wonderful oasis in an amazing location! Imagine being 200 metres from historic Rue St-Urbain, the best bagels in Montreal (Fairmount Bagels), and Wilensky’s famous bologna sandwiches (very tasty but not recommended for a daily meal - it was a 2 TUMS sandwich for me :-)). The little “porte cochere” you enter is your first introduction to a truly unique little AirBnB. I was there during the coldest days of winter (like -25c cold) so the turtle pond had become home to a Christmas tree. The next indication that you’re entering a place steeped in history and character is the double door entry - be careful on those first 3 big steps down into the apartment as they can be slippery! The apartment is surprisingly big and has everything you need to be comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked as is the bathroom - very roomy and well laid out too. The bed is an absolute dream and the bedding is clean, fresh, and soft. When Sylvia says she cleans this place herself, I can assure you that she does not miss a thing - it was one of the cleanest AirBnB’s that I’ve been to. One of the unique elements of being there during the dead of winter is that all the pipes that heat all three levels of the house are right there above you, so to say it is an oasis is not a misnomer - it was absolutely toasty down there! Because I prefer it a little cooler in my bedroom, I opened the windows a crack (a crack is all you in when it’s -25 out) and that made all the difference. Sylvia is a wonderful host, both with all the care she took in preparing for my arrival and in her speedy responses when I was there. I recommend highly.