Pierrette's place is a lovely studio, with quaint fittings, set opposite a lovely park. Although alarming at first that the door downstairs didn't lock (I'm from London!) it was clearly very safe (though I'll confess to having the deadbolt on when inside). There is a laundromat down the street on the corner (it only takes coins!) but thankfully, Pierrette had provided laundry detergent under the sink. Similarly, without a dishwasher, it was great that there were enough things to wash dishes with as well.
I really enjoyed being away from the hustle of downtown and used the Bixi bikes to get around a lot. There's a v. convenient store/cheese shop and wine shop nearby the house, so stocking the fridge was v. easy. Pierrette also left me some fruit and provisions, for which I was v. grateful upon arrival! The bins are straightforward to navigate.
All in all, I'd recommend Pierrette's place to anyone staying in Montreal who wants to stay in Le Plateau. 