Staying in Rick's house was a fantastic experience. It's a beautiful place in a quiet leafy neighbourhood that comfortably accommodated 2 adults and 2 kids. High Park is close by with a pool and water play areas (great for summer), there's a supermarket an easy walk away, lots of restaurants close by. The backyard is great for long summer evenings and the basement is packed with toys to keep kids busy. The subway is not far, but it can be a bit of a hike on a hot day with kids in tow. We never met Rick but he sent excellent instructions to make our move in and time there flawless and he was very responsive to emails. I'd highly recommend Rick's house if you're looking for somewhere out of the inner-city rat race but still have everything nearby.