This place didn’t just meet my expectations... It blew me away.
The space was sparkling clean, comfortable, and spacious. Somehow I thought it looked even better in person than it did in the pictures. It isn’t just looks, though. From the king-sized bed to the furniture, everything was comfortable and thoughtfully arranged.
If you’re visiting Toronto on vacation like I was, you’ll be compelled to stay indoors just to enjoy the pleasant, clean atmosphere. Not that you’d want to though, because the surrounding Parkdale neighbourhood is a vibrant assortment of stores, coffee shops, and restaurants; with easy TTC connections to the rest of downtown. I’ve been around Toronto a fair bit at this point and can honestly say that Parkdale is one of my favourite areas to explore.
But by far my favourite part about this stay was all the little, thoughtful touches; the tiny surprises that made me turn to my partner and say “woah, look at this!”. I’d list them all, but frankly you’re better off discovering them for yourself. While most Airbnb hosts are content with creating a great place to stay, Shoshana has done more than that. She’s created an experience that begins the moment you open the door. I’m left truly impressed by her above-and-beyond hospitality, and cannot recommend this place enough.