I loved my stay here and would not hesitate to stay again. Lissa and Daryyl were warm and friendly, relaxed and very accommodating. The apartment was as nice as the photos - charming, clean and very conveniently located in a wonderfully eclectic neighbourhood. Anyone over 6" would find the ceilings a little low and the washroom a little cramped but I was very comfortable. I stayed 12 days. The bed was exceptionally comfy. I had stove, fridge, micro, TV, wifi and easy access to their washer and dryer. There is also separate space in their lovely back yard if you want to enjoy the outdoors. Don't be deterred by the entrance to the unit. It has a somewhat rudimentary covering over separate exterior steps to the basement. This seems to be fairly standard for this neighbourhood, where many of the older homes have added basement flats.

Lissa had provided a lovely assortment of fruits, snack bars, wine and cold water, which were very much appreciated on my arrival. Lissa and Daryyl live upstairs and were around when needed, but they were never intrusive. Diego, their dog, offered friendly greetings if he was around.

The architecture in the neighbourhood dates from the 1880's to the very modern. You have easy access to many main streets and TTC running east/west and north/south. There are almost as many cyclists as cars. Little Italy and Little Portugal are within easy, pleasant and safe walking distance with many restaurants, shops, and a variety of alternative social spaces eg. the Paint Lounge for social painting and Makeworks for co-work space.

I wish Lissa and Daryyl all the best and hope that other guests enjoy their "little pad" as much as I have.