I have done a great deal of travelling over the years, even professionally as a freelance photojournalist for 5 of them, and have stayed in some of the most beautiful and luxurious places the planet has to offer. And yet, in 38 blissful years of pampered globetrotting, I struggle to think of more accommodating and welcoming hosts, than Steve and Victoria. I chose their quaint little guesthouse amid 15-20 other exceptional properties in the Toronto area, as much for the gorgeous layout and decor featured in their photographs, as I did for the friendly and seemingly happy personalities they portrayed in their bio. True to photo, from the moment I stepped into their house and was ushered happily through to the back and into the guesthouse, or "villa" as I came to call it since, Steve and Victoria were practically falling over themselves offering me drinks and food, asking me questions, making me laugh and killing me with kindness. So much so, that by the time I was left alone to basque in my luxurious solitude inside the villa, I realized I hadn't even brought my bags in with me! Once I returned from my car with all of my luggage, I kicked my shoes off and floated around the small house examining all of the details and beautiful touches. From the cow hide snuggled underneath coffee table and couch in the living room, to the HEATED FLOORS it laid on top of, the deluxe decadence of Steve and Victorias (just completed) renovation to the original coach House in their backyard, is immediately apparent. The kitchen, though missing some appliances (oven/stove) and begging for better ones (make the fridge less MINI!) had everything I needed, including a bottle of expensive red wine, Perrier, some pop, juices, organic milk and butter, tea and bread. The Tv on the wall played Netflix, on which I had full access, the bookshelf was stacked with books and special edition magazines, which unsurprisingly had close ties to my own profession and interests (Victoria is the visionary decor and style fairy here...Some days I would come home and there would be a new piece of furniture sitting somewhere, or a gorgeous new framed print hanging on the wall) which always made coming "home" exciting. Up the beautifully clean and modern white staircase to the second floor (yes, it's TWO floors) and you feel as though you've stepped into the cover of some front-rack European interior design magazine. With chic, mid-century modern design throughout, the second floor bedroom and bathroom is like the sweetest, most delicious candy for the eyes. A second television, which will continue playing the same thing you were watching downstairs, sits mounted on the wall opposite the bed (which, while also comfortable to sleep on, I would have quickly stolen were it not so difficult to hide under my coat or something as I left.) But my favourite thing about Steve and Victoria's wickedly hip and beautiful Trinity Bellwoods guesthouse: the shower. Lord,...