You'd never know it from the exterior of this small Coxwell bungalow-style house, but appearances can be deceiving and certainly are in the case of this cozy and comfortable basement retreat with a snug but charming ships's cabin of a bedroom, a hotel-worthy bathroom, and a really warm and cleverly tricked out kitchen/living area (complete with washing machine and dryer). Keeping this basement from feeling basement-like is the wall of sliding glass doors that opens up onto the biggest, baddest, backyardiest wood porch this side of Lake Ontario. A generous sprinkling of patio furniture allows you to contemplate the micro-forest eco-system that surrounds and transforms this urban Airbnb into a rural retreat.
My partner and I stayed here for 3 weeks in the midst of a turbulent time and it really felt like home. Connor was a friendly, flexible and attentive host. The Coxwell/Gerrard hood is terrifically diverse and quietly terrific. Having Godspeed Brewery right across the street for beer runs is a godsend. Great transportation options and a surprisingly quick walk to the Beaches. Overall, a great find of great value.