I had a WONDERFUL stay here with Emilie and Thomas! I would definitely stay here again. This studio is HUGE. It's equipped with everything you could want for a long-term stay.
Emilie and Thomas were so welcoming to me and my senior cat. Their 2 cats even loved to come visit Saki sitting in the window so he had company.
There is a washer and dryer too which I really appreciate for the long term stay. The kitchen only has a hot plate but it is a nice one. It also has a microwave and a fridge and is equipped to cook with pans if you want but you are in the Alberta Arts district so why are you cooking??? I especially recommend Podnah's BBQ, the best carnitas I've tasted in ages.
The neighborhood is gentrifying which if you are cool with this, makes it much more interesting than a few blocks down Alberta which is all fixed up and touristy. I felt very safe in this neighborhood and appreciated the cool vibe. Parking was a bit sketchy sometimes but I bought a bus pass and took the metro everywhere or walked, which is what I recommend. The #8 takes you right downtown and the Albert St. bus takes you a bunch of places too.
Emilie and Thomas were such nice hosts and I would definitely stay here again!