My kids and I stayed at Viia’s home for 6 weeks. We travelled to Toronto from Sydney, Australia for my daughter to attend the Arrowsmith Intensive Summer program. My requirements when I was looking for accommodation was that it needed to be in walking distance to the school, have natural light (not basement), have a bit of character and lastly have somewhere to sit outside for my active 8 yo son who was spending his days with me. Viia’s apartment was perfect for us, it felt like home. The apartment is very comfortable and has good energy about it. We were really fortunate to spend so long there as we were really able to see the beautiful neighbourhood, and found parks close by as well as great food and coffee! The shop located in the apartment across the road is great for picking up ready made meals, groceries or coffee. There is also a grocery store 10 mins walk on St Claire Ave. The location was great and as well as being able to walk and find great attractions close by, we also travelled Downtown a lot. The transport system is fantastic - I was really surprised how easy it was to get around. The street car on St Claire Ave takes you East or West. You also have the subway close by (about 15 mins walk) which takes you North or South (South where you can change lines and go East or West). Of course you have a bus just by the apartment block. Overall I am so grateful that I found Viia’s apartment, we had a very positive experience. Lastly and importantly, Viia is very generous person and I found her really easy to communicate with. Travelling from the other side of the world and finding that your home for the next 6 weeks IS what you expected was a great relief!