The Gem truly lives up to its name. It is perfectly located in a quiet street, yet a stone's throw of the buzz of Piedmont Ave: walking distance to movies, restaurants, Fenton's ice cream parlour, shops (including my favourite beads, yarns, and other crafts stores), and grocery stores. This is your chance to live like a local!
The apartment feels very private with its separate entrance and own deck. It is spacious, clean, well equipped, light and quirky (in a very good way). The fridge does have a tendency to speak its mind to remind you it's there, but nothing major :)
I did not meet or speak to Venus but Michael was one of the best hosts I have encountered through AirBnB. He was very quick to reply and incredibly accommodating despite the fact I showed up at very short notice on Christmas eve! He showed great kindness and warmth to us, made sure we had everything we needed, checking in with us during our stay to make sure all was to our liking, from room temperature to offering us breakfast. It's been a great stay... the only downside to this apartment is that you will not want to leave!