Martin was friendly from the get-go and prompt with his responses. The studio was clean and cleverly, economically decorated. Bonus points for the wifi key sign! The neighborhood was great--it was the reason we were drawn to Martin's listing. Lively and funky, but not too much so. Close to Metro, Bixi and accessible to locations like Mont-Royal and Marché Jean-Talon. This is a fabulous choice for adventurous travelers on a budget.