We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Roel's place. The cozy space was everything you'd expect from a cute Victorian apartment: petite but with great character like interesting angles and beautiful wooden floors. The full kitchen with appliances was handy, including the washer/dryer unit. It gave access to a huge back balcony with plenty of seating. The living room contained a comfy couch that opened to a full/double bed. The bedroom was light filled with access to a small front balcony and included a queen bed with one of the most comfortable mattresses I've ever slept on. The bathroom was divided with a separate toilet room; the free-standing tub in the washroom had great water pressure. The entire space was warm for our winter stay, and there's an air-con unit that I'm sure would cool things nicely during the summer.

Roel and his wife were very attentive hosts and easily accessible. The place was neat and clean and included some extras such as ground coffee and a bowl of apples. We had a slight problem with the Internet connection, and Roel worked diligently to correct it quickly--he ended up installing wi-fi, which was great.

Finally, you could not find a better location for your stay in the area. Half a block to the many shops and restaurants that Queen Street offers. A block farther to the gorgeous lake/beach and boardwalk. Easy streetcar access to downtown. We loved the Beaches neighborhood.

We heartily recommend this place to any single, couple, or small family.