Sal did a wonderful job of keeping in contact with me from the beginning. He met my boyfriend and I in front of the apartment, showed us inside, and then pointed out some great spots to eat in the neighborhood. His place and clean, bright, quiet, and just the right size for one or two people. It is everything we needed. The apartment is within a few blocks of the Metro station and a couple of bixibike rental stations (which we found extremely useful and fun during our stay). I would highly recommend staying here if it is your first time in Montreal as Sal is a super kind host and the area is hard to beat!