Alex and Galina's home is nice and it's a great value for the location. It's about a 35-40 minute subway ride downtown. The internet was spotty and the TVs didn't work, but this was only a minor inconvenience that we didn't bring up with Alex. I'm sure he would have been helpful in fixing it. You can hear the neighbors and their children pretty clearly, but they weren't especially noisy. If you're looking for somewhere to essentially keep your things and lay your head while you're out exploring Toronto, then it's a great option. Note that you have to walk through the bedroom to get to the only bathroom, which might be something to consider depending on your travel group.