First and most important, this is a great house for large groups! The owners met us in person and explained everything very well. The bedrooms are all large and the pool is an amazing touch. Just from a quick scan, we were one of the only houses on the block with a pool. It was great for hanging out and chatting during a hot summer day. As others have said, the drive to downtown is a bit far (almost always 30 minutes), but that’s not a bother when you are traveling with so many people and are able to split fares and talk during the ride. Just something to be aware of when making your schedule. I can’t speak for public transit because we didn’t use it. There are so many places throughout the house to gather as a group and plenty of seating and space to stretch out. They are very quick communicators and were helpful each time I had a question. Grocery store and SAQ (liquor store) are right next to each other and a ten minute drive away. Plenty of parking space as well. This was exactly what we needed as a large group and I am more than satisfied with our stay. I would recommend this chateau to anyone looking for a nice place to have retreat/reunion with friends or family!