Peri's warm welcome made my stay in downtown Toronto easier, as well as her very well-located room on the third floor of a communal house, overlooking the downtown skyline. The neighbourhood is bustling, with many options for eating out and going out, and a nearby subway station was accessible by 5 min of walking, whereas a streetcar was passing on the street every 5-6 min or so. As described, the room is no frills, with the essentials necessary for a traveler on a budget/on a hurry. The walk up the staircase could have been an issue if I were a more precarious traveler or had a significant amount of luggage, but fortunately it was not the case--it is to be noted that, despite significant warning of freezing rain and "flash freeze" weather conditions during my stay, the staircase was always impeccably shoveled and sprinkled with coarse salt to ensure our safety. All communal spaces were clean and offered the necessary for a quick homemade meal. The noise level is not as terrible as described in the ad: it was mostly child's play!!! Thanks Peri for a welcoming stay!