Leslieville is a nice neighbourhood to stay in. There are many small shops, and you can walk to downtown Toronto (about 1h), which is my preferred way to take in a new city, or take the streetcar, which only takes about 10-15 minutes. Catherine is a friendly host. We had several great conversations, and she was always ready to recommend places to visit and things to see. If you're in Toronto for a couple of days, I can recommend her place.