Let’s start with the good, because there are plenty.
The place is incredibly stylish. It is a big open space that encompass a kitchen, the “bedroom” and the “living room”. The kitchen is old, but it looks good, and everything was in working order. The bedroom/living room is renovated, and everything looks and feels great. Just watch out because the curtains do not fully close (so don’t walk around unclothed, otherwise the whole street will see you)
Location, location, location. This place is situated at a superb location, you are in walking distance of the 777 bay (big mall with everything you need) and of the college station (both subway and streetcars). You are also literally right in the Yong Street and very close to Dundas Square (but not close enough to bother you). This location is a gem in the middle of the city.
The bad: cold, bugs and missing equipment.
We started at this place by the end of January and were supposed to stay there until March 27. Unfortunately, the place has heating issues. The heating system is not uniform, and this part of the house is very cold. We tried to contact the host to increase the temperature, but the answer was the following:
“Utilities in Canada are quite expensive, I would recommend wear multiple layers if you are cold or buy a little heater as an option.”
Therefore, we bought a heater and decided to move the f*** out immediately and we did.
We also found bugs throughout our stay and the listing mentions a dryer that was not there.
If it were not for the bugs and the extreme cold I would definitely have given it 5 stars. The hosts’ attitude did not help as well, but I hope they can work around the issues. This place is really a gem.