I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed my stay at Allison's place. She was a great host, and she went out of her way, both before I arrived and during my stay, to make sure that I had everything I needed to have a great stay. I really enjoyed getting to know the neighborhood—Maple Leaf is truly lovely. Cloud City Coffee is just a block away, and it became my mainstay for breakfast. If you're a beer fan, The Growler Guys have an incredible selection, and they're also just a short walk away—just down the hill and to the east of the Maple Leaf Reservoir Park. The park, itself, is fantastic, and has some lovely views, particularly at sunset, looking south over the surrounding city. Allison's place is incredibly inviting and comfortable. It was a hot day, when I first arrived, and I'd been walking for a bit, which in Maple Leaf means that you're either walking uphill or downhill. In my case, it was uphill, for the better part of a mile, so when I arrived and found that there was pitcher of cold, filtered water sitting in the fridge, I immediately felt like I was at a friend's place, and not just renting a room where I would sleep and clean-up. I had everything I needed to both relax and work. A well-appointed kitchen where I could cook my own meals, or where I could simply throw my take-out in the fridge. I did more of the latter, but I really appreciated the coffeemaker for when I was up before Cloud City opened. A great kitchen table where I was able to work, with lots of light coming in throughout the day. And, at night, a long and comfy couch in front of a big tv that has all of the popular streaming apps installed, so all you have to do is sign-in to your own account to fall asleep watching whatever you normally would at home.