A home with a lot of character, in a neighbourhood with a lot of character. The house is an old and quirky one - comfortable, well-decorated, book-lined, with a nice view from the upstairs deck (which is useable especially in summer). You will never lack for reading material. The design is quirky (eg steep bannister-free stairs leading to top floor) and retro, which is a plus if you are looking for someplace interesting to stay. Highest props for the interesting artwork displayed around the house.
The house is in the small neighbourhood of Brockton Triangle, which in turn is inside Little Portugal, on the cusp of Parkdale - and close to Little Italy, Bloor West, Roncesvalles and West Queen West. It is extremely diverse and has more places - bars, cafes, quirky shops, dive bars, vegan diners, etc etc - to explore than you possibly can, even in a few months (the approximate length of our stay in Becky's place). People in the neighbourhood are a mix of immigrants, hipsters, artists and many others. In short, it is one of the most interesting and diverse places in one of the most interesting and diverse cities in the world.