Value, Privacy, cleanliness, needs met=5 stars. I made a trip to Montreal solely to ride on Amtrak's vintage dome car. I was looking for affordable accommodations and I found it here.
Simply familiarize yourself with the transit and you will have a great stay and easy commuting. I arrived at night so decided to take a cab my first night; Approx $28 from Gare Central. The next day I did discover how easy it would have been to take the metro:Boneventure to Du Collage direct on the orange line then an easy 1m/1.5k walk in peaceful neighborhood to Yuan's place. From Boneventure to Du Collage was exactly 18minutes, then how quickly you walk is up to you, so you can essentially call it 30 minutes. ** I made the walk to/from Metro both times in the dark and felt very comfortable as a single female.
If you arrive to Montreal by Amtrak/Rail Canada train, simply go to the Bonaventure Metro station--entrance is to the left of CafeStarbucks-- connected to Gare Central [but don't buy your Metro card until you reach near the Bonaventure Metro turn style entrance (NOT in Gare Central)-- there are 2 different trains/company/metros happening in Montreal and it can get a tad confusing] SO, Bonaventure to Du Collage is an easy, quick commute to Yuan's place.
The next day I walked and discovered many bus stop options and metro options (Mount Royal nearby and the many buses) I made the walk to/from Metro both times in the dark and felt very comfortable as a single female.
I go in detail to explain this because, as a host myself, I get a little frustrated when people book with me but don't do their homework on location and then rate me poorly on it. Yuan's location is exactly where she said it is, it is a very nice and peaceful location, I had a very peaceful sleep both nights. I arrived earlier than I said I would and she was still so kind and accommodating. My room had it's own private half bath. I had all the privacy I needed and my door had it's own keyed lock. ALL for only $17USD per night!!! I rate Yuan's place as absolutely perfect for meeting my needs and for providing me a perfect place to rest while in Montreal.
Thanks Yuan, for providing this option so budget travelers like me have a place to stay. Your place was exactly what I was looking for.