Absolutely perfect! My wife and I stayed for three whole weeks in Alex’s apartment, and it was exactly what we wanted: close enough to walk to restaurants and cafes and supermarkets in the vibrant Shaw area, only a couple of minutes walk from two metro lines, and yet in a quiet neighborhood. The bedroom itself is on 9th St, so on weekends you may want to bring earplugs to block out the occasional reveler outside, but otherwise I spent many hours here every day enjoying the peace and quiet.
Alex’s apartment is a basement but you would never know it, especially thanks to the ingenious lighting systems, which really make it feel cozy. It is also more spacious than it seems in the photos, which otherwise do a really nice job of conveying what it is like inside. Furniture and appliances are top-notch, WiFi signal is really strong, shower is good pressure with plenty of hot water, both the bed and the couch are really comfortable, and the kitchen is better stocked than any Airbnb I ever stayed at.
And Alex is the perfect Airbnb host, answering every text immediately, always trying to anticipate your needs, but also giving you your space. We both hope to have the chance to stay here again in the future.