This property provides great value in Toronto for those traveling alone or in a pair — it's an efficient space that includes everything you need without the added cost of anything extra. Maybe not the best for those who are going to be spending a ton of time wherever they're lodged, but if you're going to be out all day and just need a place that's comfortable in the morning and evening, this is it.
Sylvia was also wonderfully communicative, proactively providing all essential information in great detail.
There are a couple of particulars that are worth mentioning. Nothing that should detract from the rating, imo, but just some noteworthy things that certain travelers may want to know:
1. The neighborhood the home is in is quiet and charming, but the immediate surrounding area may put some on edge depending on who they are, where they're from, and what they're used to. It seemed perfectly safe while we were there, especially compared to other major cities. But we were two grown men staying there, and I could definitely see some people not wanting to walk back and forth alone through it all at night. Fortunately, there are public transit stops incredibly close by, which makes this more or less a non-issue.
2. To get into the property, you need to climb two somewhat long sets of somewhat steep stairs: one stretch from the main entrance to the door and then another from the door up to the living area. Not bad at all for those who are of moderate health and/or the lightly packed, but it could be difficult for anyone with health conditions, anyone on the heavier side, or anyone dragging around large luggage.
Other than those two very minor things, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better place to stay in Toronto for the money. It's not in the dead center of the city, but that's not an issue at all. Toronto's public transportation is so great and affordable that it's remarkably easy to get around to where you want to go quickly.