This apartment is a great base to explore Montreal and great location for shopping, eating and access to Mont Royal. The place was spacious, with large living and sleeping areas and a big kitchen/dining area. The beds and linens were very comfortable for sleeping. The place was very clean.
Some things to know: the 2 story stairs are steep and long. Parking is challenging in the neighborhood, especially if you don't speak French (we used the 'clicknpark' app to find a reserved spot for 2 days). And there was a lack of "finish" to the apartment: no trash, hooks, shower curtain or toilet paper holder in the bathroom; a single switch controlled the overhead lights in two bedrooms; some outlets didn't work; heat was provided by very old baseboards with individual controls that required you to get on your knees to adjust. But all of these were minor inconveniences.
Note: Bakan seems to be a company, not an individual. They were extremely communicative before, during and after our stay.