Joan is the very best host - she has an A plus from me every possible rating. I stayed in her fourth floor efficiency suite. It was spotlessly clean - and I slept better there than I have in a long time on a vacation. Perhaps it's a blessing in disguise because I didn't have a lot of caffeine (more on that below). For the technology savvy, this unit has MANY electrical outlets (I know people that have a work cell phone, a personal cell phone, a work laptop, a personal laptop, an iPad, etc. You don't have to worry about the lack of electrical outlets - this unit was designed well - and for the next century traveler).
Joan's property is in the very best location in the City of Toronto. Specifically, her property is close to mass transit, the Rogers Centre, Scotia Bank Arena, St. Lawrence Market, Kensington Market, hundreds of really good restaurants (oh, and pubs and lounges), the opera, museums, and many theaters. Joan is also an excellent (EXCELLENT) listener. Prior to my arrival, I told Joan that I really liked Diet Mountain Dew (which I usually drink a lot of) - and she searched for it prior to my arrival (none was to be found, but she place a 12 pack of regular Mountain Dew in the refrigerator - how awesome is this - however, due to the caloric content, I didn't have much - and perhaps this is why I slept so well - I might have made a lifestyle change will in Toronto for a week).
Thank you for a wonderful stay, Joan. As I told you, I'll make sure I recommend your place to all my friends in Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, North Dakota, and Minnesota. Thanks again for being a wonderful host.