Marina is a great host who is always does her best to make guests comfortable during their stay at her place. This was truly a cozy stay. She and her boyfriend Ricardo are always very helpful, also great conversationalists who I really enjoyed talking to about many subjects from reality TV to life in Toronto. They made tacos and ribs on some of the nights I was there, and I can definitely say that you will have the chance to enjoy delicious home cooked food when you are here. Also loved the coffee in the morning and that jam! They definitely feel like family in Toronto :)
Location wise, I cannot think of other places that are as good as Marina's ❤️. Some of Toronto's best food places are within walking distance (eg. Mexican, Bolivian Cambodian, Italian, Cuban, Vietnamese etc). Major supermarkets just 10 minutes walk away. Many good cafes and chocolatiers such as De Mello, The Sovereign and Good Behaviour in the area, as well as two of the cities finest breweries in Blood Brothers and Ace Hill. Not to mention that Casa Loma is also within a stone's throw away. Actually I couldn't even explore every place on my list so I'll be sure to be back again.