I had a great stay at Lin's place. Instructions for check-in were easy to follow. What you see in the pictures are exactly what you get. The renovations in the room are nice and new. The room is pretty minimalist with no decorations or amenities, but it's perfectly fine if you're just going to be sleeping there. Having an en suite bathroom (also newly renovated) is a huge plus. And thankfully, the basement stays pretty cool in the summer. Aside from the low ceilings and somewhat spotty WIFI, the biggest issue would be the noise. You will hear people walking by outside right outside your window, your fellow guests in the room next door (thin walls) and Lin's family (particularly the small children) upstairs. But, if you bring ear plugs (like I did) you'll be fine. As far as the location, it is a short walk over to Queen St and there is a bus stop at the corner going down Dundas toward downtown. I didn't run into Lin and her husband until the night before I left, but they were super nice and very accommodating. Lin's place is a great value and I highly recommend staying there.