Absolutely one of the nicest lofts on this site… the suite is beautiful and decorated in very classy fashion! I appreciated all of the extra space and huge windows in this loft. It had everything I needed and was clean. The host, E.Q, was helpful and quick to respond to all communication. I look forward to staying again soon and definitely recommend it to others. The only thing I did not enjoy was the security of the exchange district area, but that is no fault of the host. I paid to park in the premium priced lot across the street ($40for every 30hours)…so, yeah, that cost sure adds up quickly, especially when my stay was for 8days; however, after some sketchy encounters on the street, I felt it was worth it because I wanted a close spot where I could SEE my vehicle from the apartment. Unfortunately, my SUV was still broken into, windows smashed and undrivably damaged inside. Again, this incident does not impact my review of the AirBnB, because the loft and the host were perfect! I mention this only because there seems to be a decline in the safety of this area… it could and does happen elsewhere too, but this is beyond my comfort level from previous visits. I stay in Winnipeg almost monthly, including older neighborhoods ( Osborne Village, St.Boniface, Ellice, even right downtown near the event centre), but I’ve never had issues of: car break-in, theft, being followed by street people, propositioned for sex and drugs, gang intimidation, seeing other car windows smashed daily on the same street, then the nightly conflicts from screaming to weapons, to street fighting, and then witnessing a brutal assault (which I recorded while contacting 911 and also had to provide details for a police report), also having to get my inoperable vehicle towed away, stranded, and having to call home for a ride to come rescue me from 4hrs away! It was not long ago I would feel safe at all hours in The Exchange District, but now I am really disappointed that the city has not done more to preserve the security and vibrancy of this historical area. I do hope things improve, for the safety and social situation for all, because this truly is a culturally unique district in the city and I would love to return. Again, this has nothing to do with my accommodation, and I’m confidently planning a stay at another of this host’s properties (different location!) in the near future. This is more just me venting after being frustrated from my car break-in, now without the independence of my own transportation, and perhaps mourning the loss of a sense of security in a neighbourhood I have loved to visit throughout my life…and wondering “what the heck happened, Winnipeg?!?! ugh!”. Please do not take my PSA rant as a deterrent. This city just needs a good clean up of crime and aid for it’s social inequities.
You will absolutely love this appartement; my personal recommendation is to park your vehicle in the covered parkade a block away (mine was too large to fit the hight restriction), or in a lot with surveillance elsewhere. While it was not the stress free medical stay I was expecting; I would still comeback, and hopefully find more enjoyable circumstances next time. Thank you to the host for your support and helpful communication.