My girlfriends and I stayed at Christian's Upper Beaches home during our first visit to TIFF. We were looking for a spacious but cozy spot where we could escape from the bright lights of the film festival and enjoy a quiet glass of wine and our morning coffee before hitting the theatres. Christian's home was absolutely perfect!
It is beautifully decorated, stylish- and spotless- and the back deck is a true gem- a green oasis in the heart of the city. The deck has lots of comfortable chairs & cushions and there are plenty of cozy lighting options for extra ambience. The deck is also surrounded by a gorgeous canopy of trees and it overlooks a quiet park - a real treat in the big city! The house is perfectly situated- only a 10 minute car ride from funky galleries/shops on Kingston Road and about the same 10 minutes to downtown. We loved it!
Christian was an exceptional host from start to finish. She was incredibly responsive and helpful leading up to our stay and she also was kind enough to pick up some groceries for us to make our arrival that much easier. When we were checking out, Christian was also very flexible allowing us to stay a little later so we didn't have to cart our bags around the city before heading to the train station. We absolutely loved Christian's home- and Christian!- and will definitely book with her again the next time we're in TO.