Location, location, location! Great location on a main street in the Plateau neighborhood. The best cafe--Myriade--is across the street. A lovely Ayurveda massage school with treatments available to the public also across the street. Down a ways in one direction is a cool shop with arts and furnishings from Italy and around the world.... in another direction, ethnic clothes (including winter mitts, scarves and Alpaca jackets), musical instruments, incense and more from India, Nepal, etc... Many bakeries, libraries, small market shops, and a Metro station all within walking distance. (And Ubers are plentiful and super friendly in Montreal.) The apt itself was large enough to accommodate all 5 of us--with a great kitchen and lots of amenities -- thanks for the high quality olive oil and vinegar and spices available-- though voices/sounds and footsteps did carry from the upstairs' units, so don't expect a fully quiet place. Too cold to enjoy the outside terrace--next time I'll come in the Spring or Summer! :)