The location of this place is it's best feature. We travelled as two families consisting of two couples with 4 little children (ages 0-6) and the area was perfect! There was an amazing park just a few blocks away that included a free wading pool and plenty of space to run amuck. The small restaurants nearby were extremely kind and accommodating to families with young kids. There is a McDonalds a block away that is open 24 hrs, which is perfect when little ones wake up very early. Everything was within walking distance and we were in a great location to drive to tourist attractions without dealing with overwhelming traffic.
The amenities were great. Being able to have parking for two cars in Toronto was awesome, and having access to laundry was helpful with little kids.
Anna did a great job in answering correspondences promptly during our visit. She showed consideration and even offered a later checkout as she knew we had kids with us. She sent recommendations for restaurants nearby and we had a great experience at each one we tried off her list
The one thing that did catch me off guard was that the place was a bit more aged/less well maintained than the pictures would suggest. Some holes and pealing paint on the walls and many drywall patches; aging notes taped around the house and tape over switches; loose electrical outlets and cords on the ground making it a bit unsafe to have small children crawl around, a slight mildew smell to the towels; dirty grout around the bathtubs, wear and tear on the furniture. That being said, the bedding was clean and comfy, the kitchen utensils and appliances were in good condition, and the backyard was lovely.
This place makes a great launching point. We were rarely in the building during the day and found that it was a very convenient location with useful amenities for any large group who wants to be out and about on the town. It is hard to find lodging for a group of 8 in downtown Toronto and this place fit the bill.