I was so lucky to find this very special space! It’s in such a sweet spot, with a great host, in a friendly, upbeat neighborhood filled with the joy and energy of Old Montreal. I enjoyed walking down to the river in the morning and having my coffee on a bench there overlooking the marina, while listening to the families and tourists chatter as they walked by. The place itself is easily among the most unique and comfortable places I have stayed with Airbnb. It has its own character and is truly a "home" that welcomes guests with its own marvelous sense of wonder and fun. The vibe is enchanting and easy, comfortable and creative, soothing and spectacular. Nothing is hard here. It all seems to just fit together and flow, and find its way… and that makes for a fantastic stay! I loved being able to open all the windows and hear the sounds of the streets below, the daily music of various kinds, whether violin, accordion, saxophone, bagpipes, or talented folks doing covers of Bob Dylan, the Eagles, Jeff Buckley, the Rolling Stones, Bob Marley, you name it! It’s a very lively street, but I didn’t use the earplugs Missy has available in the unit to sleep, even with the windows open at night. In fact I found the noise of the city almost peaceful. However I get that wouldn’t be true for all guests so make use of them if needed! It’s a short walk from a few different metro stops and near some very busy tourist spots and squares. I highly recommend accepting the cute invite to "Meet Marguerite" (Marguerite Bourgeoys, one of the founders of MTL) at the Notre Dame de Bonsecours Chapel right down the street, about a 5 minute walk. It’s free to go in the church and sometimes you’ll even catch a nice choir practice! And of course stop by Notre Dame Basilica, only a minute in the other direction. I cannot say enough about how lovely this place and its host have been, it’s a real gem. This is truly an ideal location to experience "Real Montreal" and both relax and totally immerse yourself in the local action. If you get a chance to stay here, definitely come and stay a while!! It’s pretty magical!