Emmanuel and Sophie were the most gracious hosts. My brother and I stayed in their Eco-apartment in Mile End during Montreal's jazz festival. We couldn't have been in a better location. Downtown was a quick 20-30 minute walk away. There are "Bixi" bike stations around everywhere that made exploring Montreal a breeze. Mile End is also an incredibly cool neighborhood with a lot of boutiques, restaurants to try -- all within walking distance.

The building has historical status and the apartment is in a basement (which is something to be aware of if you are very sensitive to allergens). Other than that it was well lit and very clean. The apartment had all the essentials for us to cook for ourselves during our stay. Would definitely recommend staying in this apartment for a homey base to explore Montreal!