I was coming to Canada for the first time. I reached out to Sandy by phone couple of days before, and asked her my questions regarding do's and don'ts inside house in detail, because i was using AirBnB for the first time in Canada. Sandy explained to me through AirBnB mail, mostly within few hours. This conversation enabled me to get mutual trust with her, based on her responses.

I arrived at the house, and I saw Sandy and Rosy. For first 30 minutes or so, we went through the details. Sandy handed to me, a few sheets of paper, which contains details on neighbor location, contract details, wifi information, few do's and don'ts.

I went to room, and room was spacious enough to fit one, and for people on budget, it could probably fit 2. The closet had enough space, to store 10 days worth of clothes. Overall, the room was exactly like the picture shown.

The bathroom was spacious and very clean. Spa tub stands out as a star, big enough, one could easily lie and relax for sometime.

The kitchen was extensive. I used to warm food, in the kitchen. Dishes were clean, and she had tons of cutlery.

Rooms do not have separate heater. It was Centralized heater, and temperature in the room was warm enough.

I am a vegetarian, and there are tons of restaurants in the neighborhood. Within 2 km, you can get a wide range of cuisine - Chinese, Korean, Mexican, Italian, Indian, French, Srilankan to name a few. Coffee shop, grocery stores are within 5 min walk.

The street car (tram) is a block away. And with weekly pass, you can get an unlimited bus/subway/street-car ride in Toronto (TTC and few other services). The distance to downtown is roughly 3-4 km, and takes around 20 min to reach union station. Train station for "line 2" is at Broadway, 2 km walk or street car ride.

Coming to Rosy, she is very gentle and lovely. She loves guests, and likes their attention. She loves to mingle, and likes the occasional massage. People who had stayed in this home, knows that she is a fine dog.

Sandy happened to be exactly the person I had envisaged from her mail responses. She is a fine host, and tries to make just as much comfortable as possible during the stay. She also tries to accommodate any special requests one may have. Very laid back person.I had let Sandy know, before arrival, that I would need privacy, since I was studying for interviews. Sandy had respected it, to every bit, and I really appreciate her for that.

I really liked the place, and I extended the stay. And the primary reason for my stay was also fulfilled. Overall, I can say this would be my second home in Canada.