I visited Toronto from the U.S. to see my brother there, and we both stayed at Raoul's place for a couple of days. Raoul is a nice, detail-oriented and chill host. He was very quiet and careful enough not to disturb us. The room was clean, tidy, and cozy. The temperature was just right, very comfortable during August. I like the room decors a lot.
Raoul prepared a nice goodies basket that made us feel warmly welcomed and highly cared for, from bottled water to souvenirs. But he also left us with great privacy during our stay. He made really good recommendations for sightseeing, restaurants, and hang-out for my trip. Knowing that we like jazz and blues, he pulled out all his record collections for us to enjoy! I really appreciate this personal touch while travelling in another country. He even made his way back just to see us off and take photos with us. We enjoyed our stay and chat very much! One last note, if you are an art lover, he is definitely the best host you could have!