Alexis' place was exactly as described. He very kindly let us leave your suitcases early and actually had turned the place round from the previous guests super quick so we could move in hours before we thought we could. Everything we needed to feel at home was provided- even tea bags- so we could unpack and relax. There was plenty of cupboard space so we didn't feel we were living out of suitcases or having to hunt around of things. The living room/dining area/study space/kitchen was large enough to have family over and we could all sit comfortably to eat, play, talk and watch a large Netfliexed TV.
Alexis' place is near Toronto's excellent public transport system. The bus-subway-bus stop from the airport was almost right outside the door and when we wanted to go a see a film, it was a 2-minute walk to another bus stop and a 30-minute ride to Eglinton. There's a bakery/deli called Serano that sells delicious pressed yoghurt and fantastically light wholegrain loaves. Also nearby Pho Challenge- delicious green curries and huge phos.
Any downsides? Sometimes it was a bit cold in the bedroom in spite of a great duvet. I'd brought my hot water bottle and that helped. Once it was a little noisy but it just sounded like people having fun, nothing outrageous. Otherwise, it was quiet and we were the ones being noisy probably.
Thank you for a lovely stay Alexis, all your thoughtfulness was much appreciated.