We had a lovely stay a Desi's cozy basement apartment. We were surprised at how much better it was in person. It feels bigger than I expected it. It has a neat assortment of amenities and they're stored out of the way until you need them. It makes it a very clean, uncluttered, and therefore relaxing space. It was fairly quiet and private. Desi is quick to respond to any questions you may have and checks in to make sure you're comfortable.
There are plenty of storage options for clothes and trinkets. A ton of lights, refrigerator, fantastic quick toaster, microwave and an electronic water kettle. The bed was comfortable too. It was soft but still stiff enough to provide good back support.
The only thing negative I would say was the wifi was pretty slow at times but we were still able to watch Netflix and surf the web. It just took a little longer but we were busy exploring Toronto anyway.
Location
The location is fantastic for night life or just exploring. There are plenty of bars and night time locations just a 10 minute walk away. The street car which connects you to the entire city is also just a short walk away. You can get to most locations within 20-30 min with the street car including most of the usual tourist destinations like CN tower, aquarium, markets, and the like. We were very happy with the location. There's also a parking spot available for a small fee.
Highly recommended. Great value and great host. If I'm ever in Toronto again, I'll be sure to stay here.