This rental is a charming one and is accurately portrayed in the photos. It is indeed a large basement studio unit well maintained by the host. Olga provided clear check-in directions as well as parking information necessary. It is in a quieter neighborhood, and in the unit itself we heard very little outside noise even during busy hours. You will be able to hear the footsteps of those in the upstairs home, and at very quite times the low, distant hum of their tv or conversations. None of it was distracting for us and we had a very relaxing 2 night stay. Parking is on the street (which is a one way street), and both sides are acceptable for parking except at specific days/times which Olga clearly explained for us. There is a very large soccer/football field across the street, so when games are happening the parking can get rapidly filled up. However, there was ample parking available within a 1 block radius until a closer spot opened up. While we simply spent most of our time relaxing indoors, we did venture to the grocery store which was a leasurely 8 minute walk away. Should we have desired more than that, there appeared to be plenty of things to occupy us within easy walking distance. Of note to other Americans will be that all of the signs are in French. You will need to be able to interpret pictures, read French, or just not know. Also, while the air conditioner was perfectly adequate, if you are the typical American who prefers a house cooled to artic temperatures, your expectations will not be satisfied. This unit's air-con can be turned to 17°C which is 62.6°F. While that sounds cool, the Montreal humidity didn't really allow for it to feel that cool. But, again, it was perfectly adequate to keep the unit cooler than outside. I highly reccomend this rental and host, and would book with her again if I am in the area.