Chestnut Cottage is a good example of why Airbnb is a wonderful way to find great accommodations. I was warmly welcomed by Jill who oriented me to the suite and reviewed safety measures. She then referred be to a comprehensive binder which covered restaurants, entertainment, shopping and health information. My two-room suite was, well, sweet. The bedroom has windows on three sides all of which open. They face east so I was gently awakened with the morning light. A number of thoughtful items are to be found in the vintage dresser: a robe, slippers, hygienic products (if you have forgotten yours). The kitchen/sitting room is well-stocked with various breakfast items, fruit, juice, tea, coffee and snacks. There is a microwave and bar fridge so your unfinished dinner can be safely stored for lunch the following day. A comfy chair will provide you with a reading spot or you can watch some of your old favourite shows from an extensive DVD library. Cutlery, dishes, a French Press coffee maker, kettle and teapot are available. A soak in the antique, cast-iron (the water never seems to get cold), claw-foot tub is another treat if you choose. You will be sharing the upstairs hall with Jill and Noreen but I didn’t see them during my stay. The location is ideal, especially for someone who doesn’t have a car. It is accessible by bus from the airport and public transit is close by. The neighbourhood is pleasant and was quiet for the duration of my stay, The streets are tree-lined with surviving, well-nurtured Dutch Elms. Restaurants are readily available. Chestnut Cottage itself is a gem. Lovingly restored with attention to detail, this is 40’s/50’s vintage at its best: authentic, esthetically-displayed items in every corner and on the walls. I will definitely stay there if I return to Winnipeg. By the way, Winnipeg is one of the best-kept secrets: culturally rich, two universities, bilingual, music, theatre, museums, comedy and music festivals. Shhhh! Let’s keep it a secret.