I stayed with Deb and Francine for 2 1/2 months and had a great time! Both hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming and helped me feel at home in a new city. I can recommend the location without hestitation - a quiet street with cool restaurants and independent shops nearby. The subway and streetcar are close but I mostly walked to U of T (30 mins) and downtown (45 mins) and explored en route. Deb and Francine love to help with local recommendations too!
The apartment was warm and comfortable even in the snowy winter! It felt like a home, which was perfect, and the bed was extremely comfortable. You won't be able to cook complicated dishes but simple meals and snacks are fine. Wifi was reliable. The apartment was also cleaned regularly to a high standard (including bed sheets and towels).
Overall highly recommended - thanks Deb and Francine!