Alexis was very communicative and offered dining suggestions and checked in with us during our stay. The house is clean, open spacious and has a recently renovated interior. As for location, although there is some mass transit, you really need a car if you want to easily access Toronto. If you have one, it is great and the neighborhood is safe and very nice. There is a paved walking trail easily accessible,literally across the street, that runs along a creek, which is a nice added local amenity. More broadly, if you like to see major attractions the Toronto City Pass is worthwhile, as long as you have a car.