We stayed at Kurt and Nathalie's studio for a month in the winter and it was wonderful! We're already planning a return trip next winter! The place was cozy (radiant floor heating is amazing), with everything you need (grocery stores, restaurants, bars) within walking distance, and a frequent service bus into downtown is a 3 minute walk away. We had a car, so the parking spot was great, though you don't really need one (but having a bike would be super useful if you don't and want to check out other neighborhoods). Since the studio is in a standalone building, we didn't have to worry about noise at all. In addition, Kurt and Nathalie were really friendly, though the real star is their dog Myrna, the happiest yet least jumpy dog we've ever met.