This little charming basement apartment was a great place to retreat to for our first venture into Toronto. It was easily accessible by public transit which we used to get in and out of the city each day and the neighborhood around is quite charming. There were a number of good little food shops right on our block and just down the street from a grocery store. It is also a short distance to the lake so a few nights we walked down for evening stroll on the boardwalk. Carlos and Mari were great at communicating and even gave us recommendations of what to see in the city. I'd say the only downside for us was the upstairs neighbors. While their profile did note that this was an older house and sound would travel, I read that as we should mind our own noise levels. It didn't occur to me that we would be hearing so much of the upstairs tenants foot traffic. Luckily Carlos and Mari did provide ear plugs because the first morning we were startled awake when the upstairs neighbors began making breakfast at 6:30am and based on the sound I'd say we were right under the kitchen. Was the noise a little annoying at times...yes. Would it keep us from coming back and renting again...no. Just use the earplugs if you're a light sleeper and you'll be good to go.