That was my best stay in Montreal of the many times I’ve stayed there and largely due to Alena’s lovely place and good hosting. It’s even better than the photos, so pretty and comfortable and clean. The location is just perfect. Easy to do walking tours from and just a great neighborhood to be in if you need to go to the grocery store (good one for healthy foods!), great bakery, cafés and restaurants right there. We had fortunate timing with a couple days of sunshine and I enjoyed coffee on the balcony with the birds singing. The neighborhood is quiet and has the quintessential look of the walk up townhomes of Montreal, a short distance from Parc Jeanne Mance and Mont Royal. It’s an easy walk to a nice stretch of St Laurent, Fairmont for some famous bagels. In the other direction is an easy walk to Duluth avenue where we loved café ISO. Little Italy is an easy walk from Alena’s place as well. Good little shops, art galleries cafes and restaurants every direction. Thanks Alena!