I had an amazing stay at Shauna's place. I thought coming from a small town to the big city would be a major adjustment, but I was thoroughly surprised by how quiet and peaceful the neighbourhood was. It kind of had that small town vibe, which I didn't expect at all. And I felt completely safe being there on my own. I met a few of the residents of the building, and they were nothing but lovely.
Queen Street also has so many amazing restaurants and bars, I highly recommend White Lily Diner and I'll Be Seeing You. They both have a great vibe, and the staff is super friendly. And having the 24 hour streetcar so close made traveling to downtown super easy. I also thought I'd be further away from downtown, then I was. But it's only a short streetcar away. The weather was really beautiful while I was there, so I enjoyed just walking to the city. The distillery district is just a 15 minute walk away, St Lawrence Market is about 20-25 minutes away, Leslieville is super close. The great thing about Toronto is that everything is within walking distance of each other, despite being a big city. It was my first time visiting, and I truly fell in love with Toronto. The vibe of the city is unlike any I've ever been to. It's a huge city, yet it's not as rushed as other big cities. The people seemed very chill and happy to help with directions or recommend places to see or eat. I had such an incredible time, and I can't wait to come back.
Shauna was a wonderful host. She had left a list for me with places to go, and recommendations for places to eat. And easy intructions on how to use everything in her place, and building. Communicating with her was also very easy, and she was very helpful whenever I had questions. She even let me have a friend stay with me for a few days, when my friend couldn't find a hotel. I have nothing but positive things to say about Shauna, and her place. I had a wonderful stay, and I'd highly recommend it for anyone visiting Toronto. Great location, close to so many restaurants, near downtown, and a friendly and safe neighbourhood.