This place is exactly as it looks in the photos; spacious, bright,newly renovated,beautifully furnished, simply gorgeous. Grace has an impeccable taste and is multi-talented (photographer, interior decorator, artist, event planner,chef ) and this place really has been blessed with her special touch. Grace was there to greet us when we arrived and so was an excellent bottle of white wine !She was very careful about making sure we had everything we needed and was regularly on hand via email and text to give us all the information we wanted on shopping, restaurants, important sites. We could not have hoped for a better or friendlier host. This beautiful apartment really is very well equipped with everything you will need for a comfortable, practical, stylish stay in Toronto. The sofa in the living room is really big and comfy and doubles as an excellent double bed if needed for extra guests. Flat screen tv is huge and high tech. Living room is also equipped with powerful air conditioning unit just in case summers are humid. We did not really need it as there are large windows on both sides of the house so the breeze was enough for us. Kitchen is absolutely marvellous; all you need to create a gourmet meal. Grace has thought of everything down to the last detail. Crockery is lovely and matches the grey, green and cream colour scheme of the house. There is even a water purifier ! Lots of really helpful basics like salt, sugar, oil, vinegar, pepper, condiments, teas, mineral waters to start you off. The kitchen door leads through to a really picturesque backgarden which we absolutely loved. Flowers, trees, silence...amazing considering the area is pretty central. Supermarkets within walking distance on Dundas, specialty shops of all kinds, bars, restaurants, salons 10 min walk away in trendy Junction area. Yet you are immersed in the beautiful residential area close to high park (best park in Toronto-also in walking distance) TTC (underground transportation) is also steps away.
Bedroom is very big, large comfortable bed with memory foam mattress (does wonders for your back ) Lots of extra linens, towels, blankets, cushions. Cavernous wardrobe with plenty of hangers (I find there are never enough! ) of all types. My favourite part of this space is the little study which is annexed to the bedroom; big desk, comfortable chair, shelves, art books, nick knacks and artistic objects of all kinds. Grace has decorated the house with some really nice posters and prints as well as some art of her own. The bathroom is absolutely new and elegant, huge shower, lots of vanity space and again thoughtful toilettries for her guests. It really is the perfect home away from home and on some days you will find you will never want to leave the house. If you are a cleaning freak like me you will not want for any detergent, cleaning agent, broom, hoover, mops...really well stocked! Thank you Grace for a great experience in Toronto !