The hosts, Mel and Guy, were wonderful, kind and helpful. From the day I made the reservation until the day we left Mel was a fantastic communicator. Guy met us when we arrived and helped us negotiate the stairs with our heavy bags, as he did when we left. We enjoyed hosting our hosts for happy hour one night in our apartment. They were always available if we needed them to answer questions, but never overbearing. There kindness definitely left a lasting impression. The apartment is spacious, clean, and is conveniently located to great restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops (if you choose not to make it at home in a Nespresso machine or in the filtered coffee machine) shopping and exploring. Restaurant Lemeac, just on the corner, has always been a favorite of ours for there great French bistro food and ambiance. If you still have room the French toast dessert is amazing and enormous. Bus stops are very close from which you can explore other parts of Montreal. The price for the apartment was very reasonable for a great neighborhood location and hosts.