We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay in Carlos and Mari's basement apartment. They had provided everything we needed. The apartment is in a lovely residential area and yet is only a few minutes walk from a number of nice restaurants and coffee shops plus the 501 streetcar line into downtown Toronto. The beach and boardwalk are also just a stone's throw away.
Although we never actually got to meet Carlos or Mari, they kept in touch regularly by email prior to and during our stay to make sure all was well.