Tony's place was great.
LOCATION
Amazing if you want to be in a beautiful non-touristy part of Montréal (Mile End) with tree lined streets all around, shops and bars close by, a quiet street, and walking or biking distance to other great neighborhoods (Little Italy, Plateau, Mont Royal, etc.). Get Bixi day passes while you're here to experience the city on bike. Just do it, you won't regret it. The book store and record store within the block were super cool, and a lot of Montréal food institutions and cafes are just a few minutes walk. I'd for sure come back to this spot.
THE APARTMENT
2 nice sized rooms were great, place was clean, all sorts of new amenities. Beds were comfortable, bedding and sheets were nice. There was coffee there to make in the mornings. The bathroom is not huge, but it does have a nice sized bathtub, which is amazing on cold days when you want to defrost and relax. And there is a half bath that would come in handy if you have several people staying (I was solo).
HOST
Tony was very responsive, and was nice enough to let me leave my luggage there on my checkout day while I went on my last day trip to the Find Arts Museum.
CHECK IN + OUT
Super easy, via electronic front door lock. In and out seamlessly.