Toronto is a gorgeous city and The Annex area (where this listing is located) is one of those areas that are full of character and has a small-town feel while being in downtown (or right on the periphery of). The amazing thing about this place is that it is right on Walmer road where posh/Yorkville part of the city's main Bloor street turns hipster/Korea town with lots of sushi places (Sushi on Bloor), outside patios (Future Bistro). Metro supermarket (open 24 hours), shoppers drug mart and Dollarama are right there. The subway (Spadina station) and streetcar (Spadina line) are right across the street so location-wise, this place is really hard to beat. You are in downtown but on the sidelines, in a very quiet and special part of the city. Super close to the University of Toronto, Museum and Queens Park.
The building is well maintained and so is the apartment. It has a balcony with a gorgeous view of The Annex, Casa Loma and north of the city, all of which is super green. The apartment has a new couch/sofa bed, cozy dining table/kitchen with all the appliances one needs and a very comfortable large bed.
Steven is a great host. We consider him now more of a friend who is always a text/email away. He is very thoughtful and caring, accommodated all of our requests and made us feel truly at home. We will forever remember our stay.