Sylvain's place was sparkling clean and more than large enough for two people. Indeed, we felt it was a lot larger in real life than what the pictures might convey. Great kitchen area, nice bedroom space, and a welcoming living area. The bathroom is very tiny but functional. Same goes for the bath towels, which are more the size of hand towels for those accustomed to US sizes. The street is very quiet, felt very safe, and there is a good sandwich place right on the corner that opens early and stays open late. We were there for the Rogers Cup Master's tennis tournament and the walk to the main gate is under 10 minutes. Easy drive to Little Italy and other restaurant areas. Great location for us!
On the good to know side of things, parking can be very difficult, particularly when the Rogers Cup is going on, but even when not, Montreal has some very picky parking rules you need to be aware of, such as street cleaning hours and resident only parking, This is not just an issue at Sylvain's place; it's an issue in any Montreal residential area. As such, you may end up parking several blocks away or having to move your car regularly. Also, if you are carrying larger suitcases or have mobility concerns, note the apartment is on a 2nd floor and the stairs to it have a 90 degree turn where the steps become fairly narrow.
Sylvain was extremely communicative and responded to our questions promptly. Perfect lock-box access and check-in / out process. Excellent price to lodging ratio. We would definitively stay again on a future visit to Montreal. Thanks Sylvain for a great stay!