Ellen's place is in a lovely spot with easy access to the city centre- via streetcar and TTC, but plenty close by including varied restaurants and a grocery store. The family is nice and welcoming,
There is a laundrette a few minutes walk away.
This is a basement apartment so natural light is limited but this of course keeps in cool on warmer days. Ceiling height is reduced but ok for my 6'7" husband, anyone unfortunate taller people might struggle!
Definitely best for 1-2 people.
Oh, and you do hear Ellen's family of course being above, but after 8pm its lovely and quiet and there is even very little road noise which is rare for TO!