Sal's charming apartment in the heart of Little Italy received many wonderful reviews that I read before booking. Our experience matched the reviews perfectly: clean, comfortable bed, air conditioning to beat the summer heat, steps away from one of the best kept secrets of Montreal (Jean Talon Market), easy access to subway and quick ride to downtown, cute kitchen to cook up the farm market goodies, washer and dryer to freshen up. We were comfortable and welcomed warmly by Sal's son who went out of his way to greet us when traffic delayed our arrival time. Communication with Sal was easy. My cell company did not really reveal the lack of connection that I would have and my phone did not work. Sal was very patient to wait for us and get his son to meet us. We called him on my husband's cell (ATT) and got through fine. It was a great trip. I would return to stay at Sal's apartment anytime!