We are so glad we chose this interesting, convenient, friendly neighborhood of Toronto for our vacation. And Joe and his place helped us feel right at home.
First of all, we were just a walk or a short streetcar ride and a block walk from the airport express station. Streetcars travel Rouncesvalles Ave. regularly and are super convenient--especially with the Presto cards. (I'll interject here how very friendly and helpful every single Torontonian we asked for help navigating the transit system was. Kindness everywhere.) The walk to Rouncesvalles Avenue was about 3 minutes from Joe's place. It is The Street for dining, buying fresh produce and bakery, browsing the unique shops, and just walking. In fact, the entire area is a walker's dream. (At least, this walker's.)
Joe was prompt and personable from the very beginning of our reservation process to the very end when he carried our bags downstairs for us and shook our hands good-bye. Thanks for printing out our boarding passes, answering all our questions, and everything else you did for us, Joe. You're a terrific host. (And a fun guy.)
I loved waking up to the view of the tree boughs out the front bedroom windows. (Does that black squirrel live there full-time? So fun to watch.) The furnishings fit the house--not fancy but very practical. The mattresses were really comfortable. You've got a blend of old and new here (the newest being the neat refrigerator), which is definitely in tune with the neighborhood.