Julie’s apartment was meticulously clean and artistically decorated. We were very happy here (2 adults, two young teens). We would definitely stay here again or recommend it to others.

The apartment was thoughtfully furnished with everything that we needed. The kitchen was efficient and had all the essentials that travelers might want, right down to salt and olive oil in the cupboard and laundry detergent under the sink. Bedrooms were serviceable and comfortable, and each one had a desk, which was helpful when someone wanted to work on a laptop while others were using the kitchen table. The bathroom would not be safe for someone with balance issues or difficulty maneuvering, because it is very small and has unusual steps up and down, but it was fine for us, and charming in its character. WiFi was generally speedy and reliable -- about 7MB download and 3MB upload when we checked, though sometimes faster. It did mysteriously slow down or stop once or twice in our 10-day stay, but returned to normal after a few minutes without intervention.

There is an IGA supermarket close by -- 2 minutes walk -- and the Beaubien Metro stop is about a 10 minute walk. We discovered a few great spots in the neighborhood: Fromagerie Beaubien (amazing cheese, knowledgeable and charming staff, yummy baguettes), Poutineville Beaubien, and a very friendly coffee shop called Caffè Mille Gusti. There is also a fabulous boulangerie on the corner, at Belanger. We also were able to enjoy shopping at Montreal’s wonderful Jean Talon market, an easy 10 minute walk.

Although we did not get to meet our host Julie, she was responsive and easy to communicate with, and left a detailed welcome book in the apartment in English and French.