Ellie was a wonderful host and her studio was exactly as the pictured. It was very clean, quiet and cozy. My friend and I received a warm welcome despite our train to Montreal being over two hours late which made us late picking up the keys. Ellie provided us with excellent directions and tips for navigating downtown Montreal. The studio is not in the heart of downtown; however, there is a bus stop right in front of the building. The bus ride is a comfortable 20 minutes to downtown Montreal. The studio apartment is in a safe, walking-friendly neighborhood with shops and eateries within walking distance and/or a few bus stops. This budget-friendly studio served all of our needs and more while in Montreal for five days.