We reserved this apartment four days before we arrived as our original host had to cancel due to water leaks. In the filters on the airbnb page, I put in a request for a 1 bedroom apartment and Katherine's apartment #10 came up. Being in a bit of a panic for a place to stay, I reserved even though she has a strict cancellation policy. It was only after I reserved that I found out that all of Katherine's apartments are studios. I don't remember whether this was stated in the description, but it wasn't shown in the pictures. Katherine tried to make things better by giving us a larger studio (#9). Except for the microwave, it was clean when we arrived. The dresser, towels, and TV seemed to be new, but everything else seemed a bit worn. We did not use any of the appliances in the apartment except the refrigerator which was an under the counter model. The bed was a futon which I found comfortable. The bathroom and entry lights were adequate, but if you want to read at night in studio #9, bring a book light as the other two small lamps are not adequate for reading. Water temperature in the shower was very difficult to regulate. Katherine's response was timely when we needed the toilet seat replaced. My husband and I come to this area of Montreal several times a year and always reserve with airbnb. This is the only time we've ever stayed in a studio apartment and it was the most we've ever paid per night. There are some nicer places in the area that cost much less if you have the time to search them out.