Let it be known that, apart from having a beautiful, well-situated loft, Luc and Sherif are terrifically thoughtful, kind and good-natured people. I so enjoyed staying in their loft and in all honesty, I can say that it was a uniformly positive experience—from first contact to check out—which is no easy feat to pull off (invariably there's got to be something wrong, right? But, nope. These guys are straight up lovely and their place is, too).
I was lucky enough to deal with both Luc and Sherif, who were welcoming and accommodating even prior to my arrival. They were very quick to respond to any queries and supportive as I dealt with a billing issue with Airbnb. I used to live in Montreal for several years and visit regularly: I can say that their recommendations in the ‘hood and beyond on where to eat and what to do represented the range and vibrancy of the area, which is just a quick metro ride (or pleasant walk) from centre. (If you’re there for the weekend, the weekend Metro pass is a good idea for zipping around the city, though if you’re visiting in summer, you can always rent a Bixi at Parc Laurier or walk on non-icy streets!) It’s a more residential area, with great local businesses (there’s an excellent cheese/charcuterie/bread shop in the base of their building) and everything you need for a pleasant séjour within walking distance. Great restaurants in the immediate vicinity and even more about a ten minute walk away). Easy access to metro and bus lines.
The apartment itself is exactly as it appears in the pictures. Everything is comfortable, of high quality, well maintained and clean. The apartment is blessedly quiet at night (this seems to be the biggest gamble when renting someone else’s place), the bed very comfortable and, yes, those giant windows do have blinds should you want to sleep in. Though I mostly ate at the locals, the kitchen is well equipped (thanks for the snacks and coffee pods!) I liked the loft so much that I opted to spend a lot more time around the house than I had expected, which is counter to how I normally travel. It was such a nice, calm, comfortable and well-designed space—I just wanted to bask in it a bit longer.
Luc and Sherif took great care to ensure that I had everything I needed. I look so forward to returning next trip (and I do plan to return). I would recommend their listing without hesitation.