Neil was a lovely, friendly host. He checked in with me daily and ensured I was warm enough and comfortable enough in my room - I came from summer into the Canadian winter and so the cold was quite a shock!
Neil's place is in an excellent location; very close to Harbord, Bathurst, Brunswick, Bloor and College streets - all major streets in the city - which have great restaurants, cafes and shopping. The neighbourhood is quiet and very safe and Neil's house is easy to locate.
If you are planning on visiting the CN tower, ROM or other attractions like Disillery District etc. Neil's place is approx. a 20-35 minute walk from these locations, depending on which one you are visiting. An uber from Neil's place to Toronto airport is approx. $35CAD and takes 35-40 minutes in non-peak hour traffic.
If you're planning on spending most of your time exploring the city, Neil's place is ideal. It is very basic, but it is safe and perfectly located.
Try Pizza Gigi on the corner of Lippincott and Harbord!