Everything was perfect, I can highly recommend Helena’s place and would always stay there again. I felt at home from the first minute! Helena has experience with hosting students and other people, so she knows how to make you feel at home while at the same time giving you the space and privacy you need. The house is spacious, has a cute little garden and the neighborhood is quiet, with little cafes close by. The supermarket and some other little shops are less then 5 minutes away. Everything you need is just around the corner! The room is spacious as well and I had a little desk in there for studying. Everything was clean and I regularly got fresh towels and linen. I came to Toronto for my studies at U of T and it only took me 30 minutes from door to door. The metro (called TTC) is 5 minutes away and the go train 7 minutes, which takes you to places further in the east or west. I went for runs often because the beach is close and it’s just beautiful in the mornings and evenings. Helena designs cakes so it can be helpful to ask her when she needs the kitchen but it worked out perfectly for us. I was lucky enough to have had mostly in person classes so I was on campus a lot but I always loved coming home. Her family is really nice as well and I was invited for thanksgiving dinner. As I said, perfect stay & can highly recommend it!