We stayed for nine nights in Rebecca's lovely little basement apartment. We were visiting Toronto at the end of March: the weather was bright but tended to hover just above freezing for a lot of our time there, though we were snug in the well-heated space. It can get a little noisy with the heating on full blast, but it isn't noticeable after a while. Like many of the basement conversions you can find in Toronto, the apartment had low ceilings but we are both 5ft7 and had no trouble (except near the wardrobe!). The bed was wonderfully comfortable, the shower a delight, and the kitchen facilities everything you need to cook a decent meal. There were lots of little touches that we appreciated: a supply of tea, coffee, snacks and toiletries, and plenty of information about the apartment and local amenities. Rebecca was a fantastic host, and made sure we had all the information we needed with plenty of notice.
The apartment is located in a really awesome part of Toronto: Bloor Street West has got more cool restaurants and bars than you'll ever have time to sample. There are bakeries and convenience stores in a few minutes walk, and larger stores within 20 minutes walk. You're just two minutes walk from the nearest subway station and bus station, which means the rest of Toronto is within easy travel time. Recommend getting a Presto transit card if you're staying for a few days.
All in all, a small, snug and perfectly self-contained space to base yourself while you explore all Toronto has to offer (which is a lot!)