Gwen's place is in a very safe family neighborhood, with flowers and quirky vegetable gardens in people's front yards. (Down the street, there's even a large white elephant in someone's front yard.) The bedroom was just as pictured, and the bed was not too hard and not too soft: perfect. The second floor room had two large windows, which I appreciated. Gwen's family gave me plenty of tips about Toronto, and welcomed me into their family as if I were a cousin from out of town. That was special. I'm a cat person, and I really enjoyed letting Bear in early in the morning and feeding him, just as if I were a family member. All in all, a great experience and a great place to stay, especially for solo travelers.