Ven is a gracious host and friendly person. I enjoyed talking to him. I would say that his apartment is in an ideal location for travelers to Toronto--the Queens St West neighborhood. The building is very safe with secure check in. The room itself is tiny and has no windows. However, for one night, it suited me just fine. Especially on cold winter days, it felt very cozy and warm. I was not there too much--it was just a place to crash for the night. If you have a car, though, visitor parking in the building is expensive and it is very hard to find on street parking in this area. Yet, for a no frills room in a good location with a great host, this is a good deal.