Asoka and Lakshmi are perfect hosts!! my friend and i stayed 5 nights in their downstairs suite and felt totally comfortable and cared-for. we were told we could enjoy their front and backyard spaces, adorned with beautiful gardens and patches of shade from trees.
both of us are vegan and eat mainly fruits, so it was awesome to have the bestco market in walking distance and our own full-sized fridge to fill up. it was so nice after all our activities to come back, crack open a melon, and sit on the swing in the back or lay in the yard at the front. everything about our stay was peaceful and refreshing.
in addition to stellar hospitality, Lakshmi graciously checked in with us whenever we crossed paths and did everything in her power to take care of some wi-fi issues we were experiencing. excellent communication, and such sweet, friendly, approachable people who really want to make sure youre having a good time!!
i highly recommend this suite, especially if you want a colorful, quiet place to relax in-between romps around the city. it’s best to have transportation of your own if youre hoping to visit Downtown Toronto. we were close to the Markham wedding venues we came to visit, as well as our UltraTrapeze class, however the distance to Downtown Toronto is around a 30 minute drive. public transportation could get you there if you dont have a vehicle and there’s a bus stop near the house. we were visiting from Florida and used über to get around for the most part, but there are gorgeous parks down the street in either direction, lots of walking-distance stores, shops & restaurants, so we ended up saving most of our money by walking.
overall lovely stay!! fully-loaded kitchen with all the utensils and gadgets you might need (we enjoyed the blender after realizing we got too many bananas to finish in 4 days!!) and a cozy couch that could be turned into an extra bed if needed. everything we wanted was there, and we can’t stress enough how worthwhile the garden spaces were to have when we left & came back every day! we could see them through our windows and it made for such a pleasant visit.
thank you times a hundred Asoka and Lakshmi!! we loved every minute of our stay & appreciate your loving care while we were there :)