I spent my semester abroad at Deb's & Francine's place and I couldn't have had it better. First and foremost, Deb and Francine are incredibly nice, wonderful people and do everything they can to make you feel comfortable and at home. They are always enormously helpful, warm-hearted, open and interested, so that you feel very quickly at home with them.
The studio is really spacious, very tastefully and lovingly decorated and in the kitchenette there is everything you need to be able to provide yourself. I also really appreciated the private bathroom. Moreover, even in the current pandemic times, one feels very safe here.
The location of the studio is excellent. It is in a fantastic neighborhood on a very nice and quiet street, but the busy and popular streets of the district are all within shortest walking distance. Shopping and local transport (bus, streetcar and metro) are also easily accessible within few minutes. Above all, there are countless great cafes, bars and restaurants (Deb & Francine know them all and can give great tips!). Downtown and UofT are also easily accessible by foot, bike or public transit.
Whether you're coming to Toronto as a tourist, student, or for any other reason, you'll be hard pressed to find a better place. Therefore, I highly recommend to choose Deb's and Francine's studio. I certainly miss it already!