From the outside, Cassandra's place looks like a typical house on a tree-lined street in Toronto. When you step inside, however, you feel the warmth of the house right away: from a cozy breakfast nook and fully-equipped kitchen with many breakfast options to the oh! so comfortable and soft bed. An exposed brick wall throughout the house adds a lot of character. You won't find old left-over IKEA furniture here. Cassandra has tastefully decorated the house in the mid-century style that made me feel that I was staying in someone's home, rather than a college dorm room. I wish I could stay for just a bit longer and enjoy a lovely collection of books. I feel that Cassandra is one of the very few hosts who genuinely cares about her guests and wants to make their stay an enjoyable one. Since 2011 I have stayed in many AirBnBs, both in Canada and abroad, and over the years noticed how quickly it turned into a well-oiled business model, rather than an opportunity to stay with the locals in a unique and very diverse setting. A weekend in Cassandra's place elevated my AirBnB experience to the next level. Her warm greeting at the front door, excellent and prompt communication to many personal touches throughout the stay, made this my best AirBnB experience thus far. Next time I come to Toronto, this is definitely the place where I would like to stay.