This was the first time that I booked through Airbnb, though I have stayed in VRBO places several times. This time, I was travelling with my 89 year old mother, so a good place and accurate listing were particularly important.

We stayed four nights at the beginning of June 2015 at Andrea's place. It is a bright one bedroom apartment close to both the Keele and High Park subway stations, with a view from the balcony over the pool and green space between buildings just north of High Park. Being close to the park means that this is a prime area for dog-walkers, and it was amusing to see the number and different breeds of dogs out for a walk at the end of every work day!

Andrea's apartment is very (like, very!) clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We really appreciated the fact that Andrea shared her many nice things - good quality sheets, towels, dishes, hand soap, etc. We never actually met Andrea (everything was done via email or phone) but it's obvious she appreciates and cares for the quality things in life, without going over the top.

Although we were one block north of Bloor Street, the apartment and building were very quiet. The king bed fits easily in the bedroom, with space still to comfortably move around. There was plenty of space to hang clothes and settle in for the five days that we were visiting. Underground parking was included, but once you arrive a car is not necessary to get around - everything is accessible by foot or via subway.

The nifty shops of Bloor West Village (between Runnymede and Jane) are an easy ten or fifteen minute walk away. The Junction and Roncesvalles are also close by.

This is a great place to stay if you want to be in a wonderful residential neighbourhood, within walking distance of the subway and an easy commute to downtown.

We really enjoyed out visit. Andrea was very responsive when we booked and arrived, providing all of the information that we needed. Her place was an excellent find, and we would definitely recommend it and will return again!

Thank you, Andrea!