This was my first AirBnB experience so I had no idea what to expect, but this made me want to do it again.
The description Joe and VInita have is totally accurate... for instance in this very cute basement apartment, ceilings are a little low (including the shower) but for someone like myself, that didn't matter. And I felt prepared for that because they had stated it so clearly in description.
The place was clean, comfy, well spaced out (the apartment is one long corridor, so entry kitchen then TV room then bathroom then bedroom), nicely furnished and felt safe. Towels, sheets, soaps etc (wish I'd had time to try the bath salts!) And a very well-supplied kitchen, with teas and so on.
You can hear the kids upstairs and smell delicious food cooking upstairs which again didn't bug me; I mention in case any readers are scared of Kid Noises or Food Scents. :) but never once was the upstairs troublesome or disruptive.
Joe and Vinita were exceptional hosts: had free breakfast materials ready (bread, milk, juice, cereal) all stocked after asking what I'd like and had it all set up in the apartment...
they were very very quick to respond anytime I texted and when the Netflix didn't work (no big deal) they went all-out trying to fix it (and even asked if they could offer me a bottle of wine as apology, which was completely unnecessary!).
I felt like they were attentive and caring and I never even met them! Excellent communication and availability, and provided a whole list of things to do and places to go in the hood.
Getting in to the keyless apartment was easy (occasional stick on the key lock but it worked great; I was there in very cold weather) and again they made it easy with very clear instructions.
The neighbourhood was fantastic for walking and super close to bus (and therefore subways) on both Harbord and College. Plus plenty to do on College too.
For the price I thought this was an amazing experience.
Would totally stay there again thanks to a family that cared about the client and really make it feel like your own private home. Well done!