The apartment was easy to find from the QEW. Nat's brother Marcos was there to help us with parking, show us around the loft and give us some hints on local restaurants and activities. He was very friendly and welcoming. Everything in the apartment was clean and ready for us. The apartment is right on Queen Street West, still one of the hippest neighborhood in TO, but the apartment is at the back of the building, so quiet even on a Friday night. Sleeping was fine, with clean comfortable beds. Sitting out on the balcony sipping espresso in the morning sunshine with a view of the CN Tower was niiiiiice!!!

The decor in the apartment is eclectic and funky. Nat has great taste and being near Queen Street West she doesn't have far to go to find vintage/antique knick-knacks. The immediate neighborhood is full of funky gift stores, book stores, furniture stores, bakeries, restaurants, bike shops and tattoo parlors! The apartment is only a block from Trinity Bellwoods park, a nice green park with lots of shade trees, tennis courts, playgrounds, etc.

Nat herself showed up when we were leaving as she had more guests coming. She and her boyfriend were super-friendly and really interesting to talk to. I would definitely consider staying here again next time I'm in TO.