Jen was a great host, though I didn't get to meet her (instead her husband graciously waited for me and greeted me). She answered all of my questions and concerns within an hour or two.

The neighborhood is very cute. Two blocks away from the Laurier Metro! Lots of shops nearby and a few blocks away is the hip and young Saint Laurent Blvd. and Mile End with lots of coffee shops, thrift stores, home decor shops and restaurants (Schwartz, Fairmount Bagels).