We were the first ever to book with Wendell and Jessie, and we would do it again in a flash. They crafted a lovely, retro-hip haven from their ground level, with a separate bedroom, a bath with both jet tub and glass-enclosed shower, and a living room/kitchenette. Everything was designed for comfort, with a snuggly daybed as couch, and abundant sets of ottoman cubes as lounging seats. While we don't watch tv, theirs was huge, flat, and surrounded by an oaken mantel in the arts and crafts style. Next to it was a round midcentury modern table, and the kitchenette based around some ornate red and glass cabinetry. Eclectic. Fun.
The house, in the Etibicoke neighborhood of Toronto, is two blocks away from a lovely lakefront walking and biking trail through green parks. It's minutes from the shops and restaurants of Missasauga and Oakville, and 15 minutes' drive to downtown.
Wendell and Jessie are sweet, lovely, and lively people. Upbeat, warm, and welcoming. Never having previously met, we found a personal connection within minutes, and even sooner than that a connection around music and the arts.
Be aware that this is the first floor of their home, and while completely separate and private, sound travels as if you're in someone's home. I felt that we were all considerate of each other in that regard, and we -- who love our privacy -- were perfectly happy with even this aspect of our stay.
We departed feeling like we gained two friends, which is the best part of Airbnb travel, in my view.