Brandie-Lynn’s house is a fantastic base for exploring Downtown Toronto. The streetcar is minutes away, but I was able to walk to all the places I wanted to visit, including the ROM and the AGO, which is ten minutes away.
The room is spacious, comfortable and private, being at the back of the house, with the bathroom downstairs off the kitchen. I didn’t have to worry about when to go in as I had sole use. The fridge in the room makes the noises a fridge makes, but was a great to have as it meant I could shop locally and eat in occasionally. In the kitchen there is no microwave, but plenty of pots and pans, a toaster and a lovely stove top kettle. For eating out there are so many choices within minutes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and cake – try Moonbean for muffins and the lavender white hot chocolate at Fika.
Although I could have spent time privately in the room, I happily enjoyed the company of the housemates and Brandie-Lynn and her partner, when they were over from the island. ‘The kid’ is adorable and it was nice to be part of a home. I felt incredibly welcome, had great conversations and was spoilt with kindness, which was the real highlight of my stay.
The house is older and full of character, which I loved, and was always warm. The overall atmosphere was very relaxed and laid back, which suited me and I would definitely stay at the house and in Kensington Market again.