Initial inquiries and booking over airbnb with Grace when we were relocating to Toronto as new immigrants resulted in prompt responses and after confirming our booking, a few phone conversations with her resulted in satisfactory answers to our queries.

Grace’s apartment was organized, clean, comfortable, cozy and functional. Interiors and furnishings were top notch and very tastefully decorated. Grace is a thoughtful host as she had kept reusable grocery bags, torch, scissors, umbrella, good quality toiletries and slippers for the use of guests and even accommodated our request of an iron and ironing board. She had a good shower, a real bed along with a sofa cum bed and clean good quality linen, towel, comforters etc. Grace had made sure that we were not confused and left many instructions that included a small card with door codes and address for both of us, and also a personalized welcome note.

My wife found her kitchen to be well stocked and even had some basics such as sugar, salt, pepper etc. She had a nice collection of complete set of crockery, flatware and again good quality appliances. She replied to our questions / doubts promptly most of the time. Her cable connection has plenty of channels to choose from with a reliable and decent internet connection. There is a coin operated washer and dryer on the premises. The neighborhood and street is very quite, well-lit and we felt safe coming home even at late hours.

A narrow side entrance that leads down to her lower level unit may not create the best first impression. However, the clean, well furnished unit with a decent bathroom, good TV, well stocked kitchen and cozy neighborhood more than compensate for it.

Would we stay there again? Definitely yes!!