The hosts are extremely accommodating and friendly. We were staying over the Christmas period and had a Christmas tree given to us and set up. They also accommodated a 2week dog sitting commitment we ended up with as our son was travelling. The neighborhood of Little Italy is rated as one of the ten most interesting in North America. It is lively and diverse and we felt completely safe. The apartment has a few quirks one would expect of a Victorian home (creaky floors) but the charm and amenities made up for it. Because of the time of year we never had a chance to use the deck but it looked inviting and was very large. A great apartment with wonderful hosts in a charming neighborhood. Look no further