What an awesome stay! Mike is a wonderful and gracious host. Very hospitable, easy to talk to, friendly and outgoing. He was helpful during my first time in Montreal. Everything was exactly as stated in the advertisement. The rooms were airy, full of light during the day, linens were comfortable (smelled good too!) and nothing was broken or out of service. The kitchen was fully equipped with the latest amenities, appliances, utensils and dishware. Not one, but two balconies to sit and people watch (the one in the front). I truly appreciated the fact that there was a full sized washer and dryer at my disposal (no dirty clothes in the suitcase!). Laundry, toiletries, and cleaning essentials were stocked in the cabinets. Lots of closet space with hangers. Real hardwood floors were smooth, shiny, and scratch-free (no shoes inside!). The neighborhood was quiet and incredibly safe. Great location if you have a car because the highway (40) is not too far. Ample street parking all around. However, if you don’t have a vehicle, the bus stops LITERALLY in front of the apartment and I believe the bus takes you to the Metro. Beautiful Italian pieces of furniture in the living room and kitchen. Mike did a nice job of using wooden crate pieces as an inlay on the kitchen walls. Gives it a rustic feel I found pleasing to the eye. Sitting on the steps, drinking espresso and talking with Mike and his friends was one of the highlights of my trip. At no point did I feel uncomfortable or unsafe (I was a solo female traveler so safety is a concern for me when I do Airbnbs). The neighbors were quiet; I barely knew if they were there. Blackout curtains really darkens the room when you need to sleep in. TV is big. Air conditioner is ice cold. Mike’s hospitality is bar none. I communicated with him easily. It pained me to leave once my trip was over. If I ever decided to move to Montreal, I’d stay by Mike’s place, hands down.