Giselle and Archer were INCREDIBLE hosts. I don't know if I've met people more thoughtful and generous as they were. This was my first ABNB, and they really set the bar very high.

For me, I was hoping to stay with someone who knew the local scene and also would be able to give good suggestions on cool local dives instead of "tourist-y" spots. When I arrived, Giselle gave me a map that outlined everything that I said I was interested in from cool bars and coffee shops to good independent fashion distributors to nice walking paths. The surrounding area is perfect for walking around and great if you're into "hip" local shops and restaurants.

Giselle has really thought of everything you might need. First of all, the room is incredibly cozy -- the pillows and bed cover are incredibly soft and quite comfortable. There's also a TV and a small table for writing and working, as well as a tassimo machine for coffee--sometimes I would work from home and it was an incredibly cozy place to write and get work done. One day it rained, and I checked Giselle's list and she already had an umbrella ready. One day, I needed paper towels and an extra bath towel and sure enough, it was there. The bathroom had bath salts and bath suds -- things that aren't "requirements" but when you see them you think, "Man! That's really thoughtful! I think I WILL take a bath!" Her thoughtfulness is almost like Felix the Cat's bag; whatever you need, it's probably there.

Giselle and Archer also give a good balance of helping you know what you need to know but without intruding on your privacy or pushing you. So they're generous and warm without being smothering.

I would recommend Giselle and Archer's place to anyone staying in Toronto in a heartbeat. If I return to Toronto, I would easily book it again. You won't find a better deal or more thoughtful, generous, and knowledgeable hosts.