Kintoo, was really kind. We coordinated prior to my arrival and he was there to greet me, hand-over the key, help me up the stairs with my bags, review the terms of the "lease", and provide info on neighborhood amenities.

While the room and private bathroom accurately matched the pictures, seeing how small it was in person was a shock, especially given the cost. However, once that wore off, I was overall glad that I chose this place as it was conveniently located and safe. To be honest, I was a bit concerned during my first week because of the back steps (fire escape) that led to my room's window. However, with Kintoo's help and my being there for a few days, I felt at ease and never had an issue.

I was there for 7 weeks and am glad I went with this location as opposed to something in the core of downtown or in the burbs. Not only was it really safe, it was also pedestrian friendly, transportation friendly and active. Getting to my classes at the Bonnie Gordon College off Eglinton and Caledonia as well as around town was super easy. There's the street car and a bus stop right at the corner, and a subway station a quick 6 minute walk away.

If you'r staying here I recommend putting on some comfy shoes and walking around...explore. If you're getting an unlimited transit pass hop on the streetcar, bus, subway as much as you'd like and explore all corners of Toronto. In the immediate area was a laundromat about 5mins away, a grocery store (Metro) about 10mins (although I often took a 5min subway ride to Wal-Mart which was cheaper), lots of restaurants on Bloor, the Dollarama (if you need cheap household & cleaning supplies, snacks, health & beauty items, etc.), banks, and so much more.

The only downfall during my stay was the sounds of plumbing during the day and evening. For light sleepers this could be an issue. Otherwise you should be fine. One tip, if you hear the plumbing, don't worry.... water isn't pouring into your unit (as I initially thought).

All that said, I enjoyed my stay and would recommend it.