Comfortable, easily accessible to downtown and clean - a great place for long stays!
I stayed at Chris and Mark's place for a month. This apartment offers great access to downtown Toronto. You can hit Queen's street within few minutes of walking which is lined with food options. The apartment is so centrally located that you can find almost everything you need or main places to sight-see within a short distance... I am new to Toronto and I'm so glad I chose this place because exploring downtown was extremely easy from here - which I did almost only by walking.
I stayed here alone, and the area and apartment were completely safe and secure. Chris and Mark are very warm and gracious hosts, and always made sure they reached out to check in with me if I needed anything, and were very approachable. They were super prompt in our communication and extremely friendly, which made a great difference to my first time here.
The house is designed to accommodate 2 people. In my opinion, its most ideal in size for a single person, however it may be comfortable for 2 persons based on the time they actually spend inside the house. The bed is most definitely comfortable to sleep 2 people easily.
The place is cozy and stylish. Attention to little details has been given while designing and setting it up. It is very clean and well maintained. The highlight for me was the excellent mattress and linen that they have so thoughtfully provided for the comfort of their guests - the sheets/linen/towels were all very clean and of high thread quality. Moving to a new city isn't easy but a good night's rest makes it easier to face new challenges everyday :)
Another great thing about the apartment is that it gets good natural light, both in the bedroom and living area.. which distinguishes itself from the numerous other long stay listings which are usually basement apartments. The bedroom window opens to a pleasant view of the neighborhood street and I enjoyed my morning coffee on most days by that window. The living room window is also positioned well for good direct sunlight. But in case you like it darker, the window blinds work great!
The kitchen is well provided in terms of appliances/cookware/dishes so if you are looking to cook in the apartment, you won't find yourself scrambling around for things. I cooked there almost everyday. Since the house is located near so many restaurants, even ordering in is a convenient option.
Laundry washer and dryer are not inside the apartment, but are free for use inside Chris and Mark's own house - once a week. They are very accommodating in terms of the time/duration of its use and made me feel completely at home in using it based on my convenience.
In all, these amazing hosts extend themselves to ensure the comfort of their guests in this cozy home. I had a wonderful time here, and my stay will always remain a fond memory as a newcomer to Canada!! :)