Jesse is a great host -- super available, very accommodating, and friendly -- and his place is spacious and perfectly located if you are looking to be in the middle of great restaurants, shops, and clubs. This is an ideal space for young people/a small group of friends who like to be out late and/or who want to be in walking distance of Chinatown, Old Port, and other hip neighborhoods (not to mention being in a super hip neighborhood to begin with)! Jesse is very generous with great suggestions for places to eat, visit, shop, and street park for free.
An added bonus: This neighborhood features gorgeous graffiti art on the buildings as you walk to get an excellent cup of coffee or check out the ethnic restaurants and fun clothes stores. (It's in fact the locale for Montreal's annual graffiti walking tour/festival in the summer.)
Just one caveat: Jesse's place is less suitable for families with younger kids or those who prefer to go to bed early, especially on nights when clubs are operating (it can get a bit loud), or for those who plan to do lots of fancy cooking. But I would definitely recommend it for those looking for a laid-back stay in an amazing location.