I stayed in Olga's home for 2 months and the experience surpassed my expectations. The room itself was well-decorated and clean, and the size was perfect for a single-person.

It's a great central location, as you can get up to North York quickly (where I worked), but also get downtown easily, since it's walking distance to the subway line. The neighborhood was quiet and safe. One of my favourite things to do was walk around the area in the evenings.

The best part of the experience was meeting Olga. As a first-time AirBnB user, I was not entirely sure how this process worked, but Olga was a phenomenal host, and made the adjustment so easy. She was always around if I needed anything (fresh sheets, towels, extra dishes, etc), and would check in with me every now and again to make sure I was happy with the accommodations.

Communication is so important in these sorts of scenarios, and Olga was very honest and clear about the unit itself, and the expectations of guests. I overheard instances during my stay where other guests had lied about how many people were staying in one of the other units, and Olga was quick to resolve these issues. There needs to be a mutual-respect and honesty between host and guest, and Olga always tried her best to establish this. I think that when using this service, guests often forget that this is not a hotel, it is a person's home. If this is remembered when using AirBnB, there will be absolutely no issues while staying in Olga's place.

Given that I was staying for two months, we had a lot of time to talk. This is one of the greatest perks about AirBnB - getting to know your host. Olga is so caring, and truly wants her guests to have a great experience. It is evident that she works incredibly hard to maintain the unit, as well as to establish a relationship with her longer-term guests.

On move-out day, Olga was so flexible. I had reserved the room until noon, but she allowed me to store my stuff at her place for several hours after my check-out time, while I sorted out my travel plans. This made my move so much less stressful!!

At the end of my stay, I felt that I had made a new friend. I have nothing but admiration and respect for Olga, and I hope we cross paths again. The unit was excellent, and Olga was the most amazing host. I had a wonderful first experience with AirBnB. Thank you, Olga !!!