Paul is great! He is very friendly and welcoming and even helped us carry our bags up to the apartment (2 flights of stairs). He showed us around the place, provided transit maps and a neighborhood map, and answered any questions we had before he left. He had some snacks in the fridge for us too which was a nice touch. Paul was available via phone and email throughout our stay and always answered promptly.

The listing was as expected. The apartment was clean and there were little notes throughout the apartment (instructions for tv, garbage, recycling). The double bed mattress was very firm, but comfortable. The only downside to the apartment was that when we went it was very hot and humid and there is no AC in the unit so it was unbearably hot in the double bed room (even with window open and ceiling fan on high). The single bed room had a plug in oscillating fan and that helped cool that room better (though room was still hot). On cooler nights, this was not a problem.

The neighborhood is great! Walking distance to tons of small shops and restaurants. Grocery store No Frills within walking distance (don't buy too much though because you have to carry it back!). Other grocery stores, Walmart, and Target all within driving distance or short bus ride(s) away. Great location for public transit. The apartment is half a block away from bus stop which takes you to station to transfer to street car or subway. Public transit to downtown (CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Ripley's Aquarium) took about an hour with transfers so if you are planning to do a lot of sight-seeing downtown you may want a place closer to downtown. However, the price of this place is much cheaper than places downtown so the hour ride for us was worth it.

Tim Horton's is right across the street (coffee, donuts, smoothies). Wifi wasn't great in the apartment so we used the wifi at Tim Horton's a lot. There is a small park right across the street too which was good for our toddler. Also High Park is a must to check out if you bring kids - it is about a 20 min bus ride and there is a free zoo and an awesome Castle Playground.

Would stay here again for sure!