All in all a good experience.
Hosts were good at communicating and when we needed them, they were readily available to assist despite being on vacation themselves.
Comfortable living situation made better by being able to use the fireplace. Loved the artsy vibe of the place and interesting selection of books and records. All the cookware we could have possibly needed was supplied.
We rented a car because we planned to explore a wide range of the city, but there are a number of places in walking distance (though some may feel too far on a very cold winter day/night) and the residence isn't too far from TTC.