Host - The host is very welcoming and provides a prompt response to all your queries. Josh was ready to host us even though we were international travelers and travelling during a pandemic. All the social distancing and isolation related requirements were met. The host ensured all the amenities are available and fully functional. Also, all the information related to your stay, is shared prior by the host in a detailed manner. For an example - instructions to follow during waste disposal, wifi password, laundry schedule, etc.
Apartment - The place is exact to what it looks like in the photos, only the lighting's are a little dull to what shown. Comfortable for a couple or single traveler. All the kitchen utensils are available, and there is a shared laundry with a separate entrance with an orderly schedule to follow. Bathroom / Washroom was very clean and required necessities like towels, napkins, toilet papers, and basic bathing needs like shampoo, soap, conditioner, were all provided. There is a smart TV which can be connected to the wifi and a separate laptop friendly space to work. The wifi signal is strong and we did not face any issues related to cell phone signal or height of the basement ceiling. The refrigerator is huge and clean.
Location - This place is around 600 meters to Ossington Station (Green Line - TTC) and also very close to bus service of TTC. Walmart, Shopping Mall, and Grocery Stores are all in the radius of 2.5 KMs from this place. This place is also very close to Banks, Libraries, and Restaurants, so we did not find any issue to reach any of the place, in and around Toronto. Being a newcomer, I was able to travel easily in Toronto on the very first day, as soon as I stepped out of the house after my 14 days of Quarantine period.
Things to Note -
1. There will be some sound of AC in the apartment. (International Travelers like from India won't be used to it initially).
2. There will be some sound of footsteps, also. Again, international travelers who have never stayed in a Single house / Bungalow / Row House will feel a little different for a day or two.
3. There is a smoke alarm in the kitchen, so heavy cooking is a task, because the alarm is sensitive enough immediately catch the carbon monoxide gas. The host is very co-operative and you can discuss with him before or during your stay.
4. In case you want you use your own utensils then make sure they are induction friendly.
5. Laundry is only once a week, which should not be a problem as clothes hardly get spoiled here because of pollution or dust.
6. Garbage disposal is a bit different here, the garbage is separated at home only into three different bins - Green (Compost), Blue (Recyclable stuff), and Black (Everything else, Garbage). So, plan to dispose the garbage accordingly as per the guidelines shared by the host.