This place was the perfect combination of charm, elegance and accessible, cozy comfort. The floors are shined to perfection, the dining table is long, and accommodating, the kitchen is perfect for cooking for oneself or others. As well, there are "hidden" surprises of extreme *comfort* that speak to a serious amount of thoughtfulness on the part of the host, Gloria. The couch is made from a tempurpedic mattress, so sitting and watching tv will not hurt your hips after 1/2 an hour, the bed is as well a tempurpedic, or something very much like that. As well, there were "comfort touches" that made this stay fabulous -- not one, but two bathrobes that will fit anyone (I am curvy, I was so happy to see and also wear this!), bottles of mineral water upon arrival, chocolate, cream for coffee. As well there was immediate responsiveness and the unprecedented purchase of a humidifier to help me through a bought of bronchitis. What more could I have asked for? for visiting scholars to University of Toronto, this is a 7-10 minute walk. there are great little pubs and restaurants and a grocery store very close by. I even got my nails done, beautifully AND inexpensively one block away. Metros/subways are very close, and you can walk to many places fairly quickly. I would stay there again, in a heart beat.