We stayed in Aldines’s house on two occasions actually. The longer stay was for a month in mid-November 2015, and the second was for a few days in June 2016.
On our first stay, we arrived quite late at night, so Aldines put a snack in the fridge, knowing that we won’t be able to go and buy anything nice at such an hour. That was a very nice touch! As for the house, it was very clean and cozy. What we really liked was how thoughtful Aldines is – everything you may need in a house is there and ready for you to use. There was dishwasher liquid and sponges, salt and pepper, sugar, oil, detergent, tissues in every room, etc. Very convenient! The kitchen is very spacious and very well stocked.
The neighborhood is great. Just hop on a streetcar on Queen Street, and you’ll be in the heart of the city in no time. And when you come back, it’s all peace and quiet, away from hustle and bustle of the big city. You wake up to birds’ singing – very relaxing. Queen Street, with its numerous restaurants is just a minute’s walk from the house. If you go east, you can get to the Beaches in about 15-20 min by streetcar or 40 min on foot. The house is also close to Tommy Thompson Park, which is great for nature watching, jogging and biking. Also, there’re all sorts of shops within walking distance, so it’s very convenient even if you haven’t got a car. Plus, the house has a small back yard where you can enjoy the sun in warmer periods.
If you’ve read so far, another thing that we found absolutely charming was Aldines’s cats Tibo and Merlot. We’re great cat lovers, so we really encouraged them to come to our place as often as possible. They were so cute that it was quite a sad moment when it was time to say good-bye. So, if you’re a cat lover, it’ll be a paradise for you! However, if you aren’t really into cats, don’t worry. The only places you’ll see them will be Aldines’s porch or the garden.
And last but not least, Aldines and Benoit are great hosts and they’ll make you feel at home! Though they’re very unintrusive, they’re always there if you need their help, any information or advice. Thanks a lot, Aldines and Benoit! We really enjoyed staying in your place and we definitely recommend it to travelers and those who would like to stay for a longer time.