I booked this authentic loft space in the old Montreal area for a surprise trip for my girlfriend's birthday weekend in November, and I secretly planned to proposal if all was turning out right, which of course only turning into only the very best outcome! "OUI OUI" it was! And our first airbnb experience had a lot to do with our overall joy!

With such a large and looming experience as a proposal, I wanted ensure all the elements were in place and well thought out for our visit! I have to commend Claude for being a tremendous host. The space was wonderful to stay, but in advance of our visit Claude provided great suggestions on places to eat, visit, and check out, even offering suggestions on my proposed itinerary in terms of what made sense to visit, and in which order to ensure the trip was most efficient. It was above and beyond and truly where airbnb separates from the hotels out there, it's the care of the people! While I was more anal over my trip than a typical traveler would be, Claude's wonderful responses and care in ensuring we had a memorable stay made for a wonderful experience leading up to and through the weekend, including stashing a bottle of bubbly for us!

Now onto the space. It's really as charming as you see it! Industrial in nature, high windows and ceilings, little kitchen area, appliances like a fridge, coffee maker, toaster, etc. Really all the necessities you'd need unless you want to bring your own things like shampoos etc. We really enjoyed the space, from multiple seating tables, to funky cushion seats, it was a fun place to kick back. We loved the crooner/jazzy french station the radio was tuned into, we had a few dances each day in the space!

Proximity was awesome too! This was key as we walked almost everywhere. Right in the heart of the City, proximity to Mont Royal, and the old City Center was awesome, and a quick walk to the Victoria Square metro (which we recommend getting a card for) and the cool part was it was tucked away just enough on a quiet side street to have the noise inaudible in the apartment.

If you're a private person remember to lower some of the shades if it's dark out and the lights are on, as you might possibly be illuminated to others, as the windows face the interior courtyard / other building units. But it's not too close, and this is all rather common sense, It didn't bother us, and you can still walk around freely!

All in all we highly recommend booking this loft experience for a relaxed stay to live as and pretend your Montreal'ers for the weekend! You won't be disappointed!