Viia has a wonderfully Bohemian apt in an excellent location - 6 blocks or so to the subway, and bus and tram stops almost at the doorstep. The Yorkville/Forest Hill area is a lovely residential area, with parks and green space. At the same time, it offers everything you'd need for a great stay, whether that's necessities, high end designer shops, or entertainment. The apt itself is well-equipped, the bed is VERY comfortable, the water pressure in the shower is great, and the flat is on the ground floor (so no lugging suitcases up many stairs!). It's better stocked with reading material than many a book store, and decorated with artistic prints and photos. No cable tv, but Viia was very generous with her Apple tv subscription and wifi.

One caveat: Viia has a dog, and dog owners know that it's impossible to remove all traces - and it's unreasonable to expect a host to do that. So this isn't your best choice if you have a severe allergy. That said, it's clean, spacious and comfortable, and Viia is a gracious and generous hostess.

The apartment is also very close to retail/grocery/food spots. Lots of places to eat out, but a combination Longo's market and LCBO liquor store, plus two Starbuck's outlets just a 5 minute walk away. So, while we ate out frequently, we also found it very easy to do meals at the apt when we wanted.