I cannot say enough good things about this little apartment!
This is an entire private basement apartment, clean and quiet and located in an ideal spot for a family visit to Toronto.
It's a little away from the action. You won't be in the heart of downtown, or on the subway line, but we found it incredibly easy to get anywhere -- from the Rogers Centre for a Blue Jays game to Canada's Wonderland up in Vaughan -- entirely by public transit. Being out of the centre of the city also gives you plenty of parks nearby along with the lovely Cedarvale Ravine.
We had a car for part of the time and there's ample space in the driveway for a family car, though a big van would be a squeeze.
As for the apartment itself: The listing was very accurate, so I knew exactly what to expect and was not disappointed. The place was nice and clean when we arrived and while the hosts were away, getting in was simple with a lockbox.
There are 2 bedrooms, one very large and one fairly small that has room for a nice big double bed and a dresser. The apartment is fully furnished, with lots of excellent linens provided.
Basic hygiene supplies are also provided, along with lots and lots of kitchenware, so if you're travelling with family, you can save tons on restaurant meals. All appliances are full-sized -- having the washer/dryer handy is something you will LOVE if you're there for an extended family. There are also tons of nice little touches like nightlights and toys for those travelling with little kids.
As other reviewers have pointed out, this is a basement apartment underneath a family's home. We did hear sounds from upstairs, feet walking over floorboards, etc. That wasn't a problem at all. And in return, we tried to be as quiet and considerate as possible. On two occasions we heard shouting from upstairs which might haveI been upsetting, but Krystal quickly reassured us that it was an actor rehearsing a part.
I should say that I've seen lots of basement apartments in Toronto and this is by far the loveliest. My husband is tall and was concerned about staying in a basement based on our past experiences, but he was 100% fine -- all ceilings and doorways seemed standard height to me. The price may seem high but Toronto rents are insane -- given that, the price for this Airbnb was not unreasonable for everything you're getting in return.
So grateful to have had one less thing to worry about while travelling. Thanks so much to these amazing hosts!