Me and three other friends met in Toronto to hang out for the weekend, all arriving from different locations.
We needed a place that was conveniently located in or near the Queen West/Ossington neighborhoods, would accommodate four people who needed separate beds and that would provide us with access to parking for two cars.
It turns out that not only were all of our needs were met, they were actually exceeded
Katie and Philippe were amazing hosts from start to finish.
Here are some things my friends and I really appreciated about staying in their Airbnb:
1. Check-in was very easy. They offered to meet with us upon arrival, but since we arrived later than anticipated all we needed to do was use the lockbox on their premise to gain access to the home.
2. They offered us complimentary parking for one car after booking, but when we arrived and let them know that we weren’t able to secure parking for the 2nd car we had, they went out of their way to provide us with a 2nd parking spot with no hesitation and no additional charges. They could have easily told us no, especially since there were public lots nearby.
3. Their Airbnb is very clean, tastefully styled and very spacious. All of the things we needed were on hand - towels, washcloths, iron, linens, etc. There were so many well maintained plants in the home and large windows that provided a very peaceful ambiance. NOTE: This place looks way better in person… We were also able to control the heat, which was much appreciated since it was a cold weekend in Toronto!
4. Katie and Philippe treated us well. When we met them the night we arrived, they were very kind and throughout the weekend they messaged us to make sure that we didn’t need anything. I must say that their vibe is what I personally appreciated the most. It’s not just what they provided, it’s how they provided it.
5. Their neighborhood is amazing! We were right in the thick of things. We were a short walk to Ossington and Queen West neighborhoods and short Uber rides anywhere else we wanted to go.
I would highly recommend their place. It was a steal in terms of price/value and made our experience both comfortable and memorable. I believe that our experience staying in their home is what Airnbnb is supposed to be all about. Airbnb cannot exist without such offerings.
Thank you Katie and Philippe. My friends and I feel very fortunate to have stayed at your place and appreciate your hospitality. We will definitely look you up for future trips. God bless you!