This place is amazing! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone traveling to Montreal, especially a small group of young adults traveling with friends. Below I will share some of my experiences in Montreal and how this Airbnb made my vacation one that my friends and I will never forget.
- One thing that should be noted if traveling with a car: 1 parking space is available in the back alleyway of the street that the residence is located on. If you are traveling in the winter months like my friends and I did, you should be aware that the back alleyways are not salted and there is a thick sheet of ice covering the ground. I had an AWD GMC Yukon as my car, and even that was slipping over the back alley due to the ice. This is in NO WAY the fault of the host, more so the fault of the city. If you are traveling in the winter months were there is ice on the ground, I would recommend using extra caution when driving down the alleyway to park your vehicle and leave it in the parking space for the remainder of your stay. It is easier that way and Uber was the best way to go! We never paid more than $15CAD (about 9-ish USD) for an Uber ride the drivers were very quick to pick up!
- For a family of 4, this would be an excellent stay. However, be advised that there are a 3 flights of stairs to go up before getting to the apartment. If someone in your party needs handicap accessibility, this place in particular may not be the best due to the amount of stairs. Strollers could manageable for small children, but most likely a little difficult.
- What my friends and I really loved about this apartment is it had so many added perks! The place was sparkling clean and we never felt uncomfortable for a second! Climate control was present in every room of the apartment (it works very well, but is in in Celsius Temperature. We found between 15-20 degrees Celsius was comfortable). There was a full set of dinnerware and cookware present (plates, bowls, cups, wine glasses, bar glasses, pots, pans, silverware- EVERYTHING)! Dishwasher and washer and dryer were an added bonus that came in really handy! I would recommend brining your own trash bags to fill up trash because we could not find extras in the apartment- not a huge deal at all. The fridge- freezer did not have an ice maker but there is an ice tray that works just fine that is provided. The bathroom door is a sliding barn-style door that does not lock. This did not infringe on anyone's privacy, but I would recommend establishing with your party that "if the door is shut, don't open it". Shower pressure was excellent. The view from the living room was spectacular, and the terrace at the back of the apartment was huge! The terrace is most definitely not for wintertime use, but would be very enjoyable for the spring, summer, and fall months! Overall, my friends and I had no complaints on this property (other than the ice in the alleyway, not the fault of the host of course), and we had an amazing experience with our host, Stanley, who was always so quick to respond and very friendly!
- This is PERFECT for teenagers and young adults to get a small group of friends together and have a fun little get-a-way. There is an ATM within a few steps off the property that will exchange USD to CAD at whatever the rate is that day for a small fee ($3 USD fee I believe). I would recommend taking CAD cash out for places like the bars, clubs, restaurants, casino, and stores. There is a Liquor and wine store about a 5 minute walk from the property (must be 18 to purchase and have ID), as well as a "Whole foods"- type grocery store within walking distance of the place. My friends and I brought our own food, snacks, and mixers with us so there was no need to grocery shop, but having that there was nice. There was a more general, smaller grocery store (called Les Marches Tradition) about a 3 minute Uber ride away from the place that we did go to so we could pick up a few essentials. Otherwise, Walmart would be about a 10 or so minute Uber ride! We would 10/10 recommend a brunch placed called "Notre-Boeuf-de-Grace". Hospitality was amazing, food was great (so much that we went twice) and the drinks were excellent! Starbucks is adjacent to this restaurant, both a 10 minute walk from the property.
- And Finally, if the clubs are what you're looking for, this location is perfect for you! It is not right in the middle of all the clubs, which is good because you don't want it to be busy and loud outside when you are ready to go to bed! It was no more than a 5 minute Uber to the main clubs on St. Laurent Street, which was amazing. We recommend Cafe Campus, Le Rouge Bar, Blvd44, and Muzique! Definitely have your ID with you and some cash for a cover fee (and a coat check if you are there during winter). The Montreal Casino was only about a 10-15 minute Uber ride from the place, which was certainly an added bonus! if you're going to the Casino and you can't legally gamble in the US, I would bring 2 forms of ID with you just incase (must be 18 to enter casino). As a side note, most if not all Uber drivers and the general population spoke/ understood English but be aware that French is the first language in this area. You will always be adressed in French first, and then adressed in English if you respond in English. The language barrier did not effect