We fell in love with this house during our eight day stay over Christmas. The bedrooms were spacious, the amenities first rate, the WiFi speedy, the showers hot, and the temperature control perfect.
We were there visiting a relative at nearby Bridgepoint Hospital. The house was not only a convenient 15 minute walk away, but it provided a much needed oasis at a difficult time.
We especially enjoyed the sunroom off the kitchen, which feels like another world, even in winter. The house itself is tastefully decorated with an eclectic array of international objects, making it feel like a livable museum.
The house does have some quirks, namely the lighting, which some people (like my elderly parents) might find a bit dim. But others may find it creates a mood and helps enrich the house’s character.
Queen Street is a five minute walk away. It is chock-full of interesting (and delicious) places to eat. Also nearby is the Saint John bakery, which offers addictive sourdough bread and dangerously tasty shortbread cookies. When we wanted to go farther afield, it was easy to hop on a street car downtown or up to the Broadview Subway Station. We didn’t have a car. Although we weren’t there to sightsee, we thought the location had the benefits of city life without being too hectic.