Sylvie is a great host! For starters, she saved us a parking spot (using her car) right in front of the apartment. She was there to greet us on arrival and had stocked the fridge with juice, fruit, etc and 2 kinds of coffee and fresh croissants, too. The apartment was perfect, and the bedroom had a large comfy queen bed and a huge closet. There is no AC, but the overhead fans in the bedroom and livingroom kept us cool in 80 degree + temps. We cooked in most nights and everything we needed was provided. There are also a washer and dryer there (very convenient!) The location could not be better, 2 minutes to a supermarket, cheese shop, pharmacy, wine store, cafes and restaurants. There is a huge park a block away with a public pool--free during the week-- and picnic tables. We saw lots of groups there, grilling dinner, celebrating birthdays and having a good time, and even jugglers and high wire acrobats practicing their crafts. What a show, and all for free. Montreal is a great walking city and this is one of the most vibrant neighborhoods, even while the street we stayed on was quiet at night. The metro (subway) stop is a pleasant 10-minute walk along Laurier Street, for those who prefer to travel by public transportation, and there are rental bikes available at the park too. You really can't go wrong staying here!