This little gem of a cozy retreat in one of Torontos most charming areas deserves the warmest recommandations and a bunch of bright stars!

I really enjoyed the genuine hospitality from my heartwarm, sensitive and fun hosts. I felt like part of the family and at the same time, I had all the privacy I needed.

The house was very clean and well kept, with any convinience I needed for cooking, and with a spacious livingroom decorated with a canadian-bohemian laid-back style, which gave me the perfect spot to relax after exploring the city. The frontroom included a king size, comfy bed, which provided me with the all the deep sleep I needed to experience Toronto to the max every day. And last but not least, the backyard was beautifully kept and gardened by my kind and fun hostess, and it made such a charming space for a coffe in the morning or a beer in the evening.

The tranquility of the house and garden is remarkable, considering its very close proximity to one of Torontos most lively, colourful and charming areas, the Queen Street West area, including an indefinite number of shopping- and dining opportunities. Just around the corner from where I lived, I could eat my way from authentic Italian (Terroni/Sud Forno) to a rare treat of Filipino kitchen (Lamesa), or buy the best produce of meats and salads (Cumbraes) or cake (Nadege) to enjoy at home or bring to a picnic in the oasis of the Trinity Bellwoods Park. It was a never ending adventure to explore all the little vintage shops with fun, hip clothes and accessories around and on Ossington St., the second-hand stores with furniture and stuff up near Bathurst St., and everything in between.

After a busy day at work or a day-tour exploring the city, it was a daily blessing to leave the sizzling, bubbling and buzzing sounds of the city behind, as I turned around the corner from Queen St. W to the tranquil atmosphere of Bellwood Avenue.

My stay in Toronto got a very homely feeling to it, thanks to my wonderful hosts. Thank you both so much, and hope to see you again!