My family and I had a WONDERFUL experience with Victoria! The space was very clean and homey, and she was a lovely host. Leading up to our stay, she reached out to communicate information about parking and arrival times. We ended up arriving a little later than planned, but she was totally flexible with us!

For parking, it definitely helps to be a skilled parallel parker when you're looking for a spot anywhere in Toronto. We were always able to find a spot on the block. When we arrived, Victoria gave us a nice tour and showed us how to use all the appliances (she even has a Netflix account for her guests- major bonus!). Victoria also gave us many recommendations for places to eat in the neighborhood, which was very helpful! Many maps, books, and resources for attractions were also out for guests to use.

In addition to being a great host, Victoria is a very talented artist; a number of her amazing pieces are displayed beautifully throughout the house. She has some prints available that guests can purchase; we purchased two! It was a great way to remember a highlight of our trip.

The location is good; we went to a couple restaurants in the neighborhood, but went to many different areas in the city. We were very close to some of the main streets, which made it convenient for driving. I can't say how easy it is to use public transportation from there, but there was a bus stop very close by.

The space itself is great; we loved having a living room, dining room, and kitchen. I'm so glad we had that and were not cramped into a tiny, overpriced hotel room! There's a great little patio if it's nice outside. The bedroom areas in the basement were perfect for what we needed. My parents took the bedroom, and my sister and I took the sectioned off sleeping area. I suppose if you're a light sleeper and have people getting up at different times this would not be ideal, but it wasn't a problem for us. Thankfully there were three different spots to get ready (mirrors with plugs nearby), so that was very helpful with three women in one space! It was great to have 2 closets and dressers to unpack our things in; it was plenty of room. The bathroom was very clean, and you could tell it had been recently updated. The drawer space was appreciated to put our toiletries in.

We bumped into Victoria one afternoon as we were returning from being around town, and I am so glad we did! It was a joy to get to know her a little better, and it was fun to hear about her experiences as an Airbnb host. I wish we had more time with her! Staying at her place felt like staying with a friend. She is welcome at our home in Detroit any time!