Vacation Rentals by Owner

Cozy, Comfortable, Convenient!

Guest: Carol L (Westwood, NJ)
Date of Stay: 05/18/12 Review Submitted: 05/21/12

The apartment is exactly as pictured! We visitied Montreal for a long weekend and wanted to stay in a place that provided all the comforts of home, and we were not disappointed. The apartment was tastefully decorated, well equipped, super clean, quiet, safe. And close enough to the metro, the Atwater market, a grocery store, restaurants, and other interesting sights recommended by John and Jane--we did not have to use our car at all during our time in Montreal! Hope to return with some friends next time!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Very comfortable, clean, convenient to services and well supplied self-catering apartment.

Guest: Toadstool (London, ON Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/10/12 Review Submitted: 03/20/12

Two of us spent a week at Gallery #1 apartment, where we found cooking, sleeping and washing/drying set-ups to be far above average. Kitchen facility is superb. The proprietors were most amiable, answering the few queries we'd posed. The big draw with the location is, no surprise, the Atwater Market. It's splendiferous! We have spread the word on this one. It's a find!

Owner response:I agree 100%. it's great to see someone who loves this area as much as Jane and I! Please come again!

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car.

Bonheur d'occasion!!

Guest: D. & I. (Vancouver)
Date of Stay: 02/02/12 Review Submitted: 02/05/12

Nous avons adoré notre séjour de 3 nuits à St-Henri. Ce fut une belle découverte pour nous, de passage de Vancouver. We strongly recommend this lovely appartment and this neighbourhood. Comfortable, fully renovated, roomy, clean and tastefully decorated. We cannot wait to try it during the summer. Walking distance from metro, the canal Lachine, Griffintown and Old Montreal. Lovely! This is a perfect nest away from home. Merci Jane & John!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing Place

Guest: Karla (Brasil)
Date of Stay: 01/02/12 Review Submitted: 02/11/12

I've stayed there with my son during 4 weeks and it was perfect! Thanks for all John and Jane

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Highly Recommended

Guest: DJ (Toronto)
Date of Stay: 11/24/11 Review Submitted: 12/09/11

The Gallery 1 was perfect for our needs. The apartment is virtually brand new, very clean and well maintained making it very practical and comfortable. The space is actually larger than shown by the photos and videos. The owners live next door and are very friendly and helpful. The location is ideal - short walk to Metro and shops. Parking is also easy as needed. Overall - excellent value for money.

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

great apartment

Guest: ggm (Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 11/15/11 Review Submitted: 11/21/11

Some friends and I stayed in this apartment for 5 days while we were in town for a conference. The apartment was comfortable and extremely clean, and John and Jane provided lots of helpful tips. It's very close to the metro and within walking distance of a supermarket, coffee shops, and a bunch of restaurants. This was great value for money.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We had a great visit to Montreal and loved our amazing accommodations!

Guest: Pam (Winnipeg)
Date of Stay: 11/10/11 Review Submitted: 11/14/11

Thanks John and Jane...staying at your apartment helped make our visit to Montreal amazing. The apartment is lovely, so spacious, immaculate and beautifully decorated. It's well stocked with everything we needed and we really appreciated the information about the community, transportation and of course, restaurants. We enjoyed our walks in the area, especially to Atwater Market...what a jewel! We are looking very forward to our next visit to see our daughter,and to a lengthier stay at The Gallery.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Comfortable and convenient accommodation

Guest: Gibfam (Vancouver, BC)
Date of Stay: 11/06/11 Review Submitted: 11/10/11

I enjoyed the quiet neighbourhood with proximity to the metro, atwater mkt., and lachine canal. The apartment was spotless and well-appointed. The bed very comfortable and the washroom had a lovely deep tub for a relaxing bath and excellent water pressure for a shower. There is a sm. convenience store across the street. The owners are accommodating and gracious hosts. I would recommend this spot outside of the city centre for a relaxing location to explore Montreal. One item to note: can easily hear the tenants upstairs.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Best place to stay in Montreal

Guest: Eagle eyes (New Port Richey, Fl. USA)
Date of Stay: 10/29/11 Review Submitted: 11/26/11

Apartment is "exactly" the same as photos on the web site. We really enjoyed our week in Montreal. Metro and grocery store were only a few minutes walk from the apt. Atwater Market was well worth the short trip - we went several times. John and Jane answered all our questions as to what to see and the "best" way to get there. Jane is a wonderful artist - be sure to ask to see her work if you are interested in art. Yes, we would stay again at the apt. if we return to Montreal.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

So much better than hotel rooms.

Guest: Joyce (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/16/11 Review Submitted: 10/24/11

Hosts most amiable, helpful. Well maintained home away from home. So handy to fabulous market, metro . Relaxing walk along the canal. Much recommended!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

My family rented Gallery 1 for 3 weeks & everything was perfect!

Guest: Ang (Montreal)
Date of Stay: 09/24/11 Review Submitted: 10/18/11

My family (15 persons total) came from overseas for my wedding in October, and we rented all 3 apartments (Galleries 1, 2, 3) for 10 days (Gallery 2 & 3) to 3 weeks (Gallery 1). Everyone was really comfortable, and really loved staying together while having the option for privacy (their rooms / floor) when needed. The place was really very well-equiped and very clean, and the beds were also very comfortable. We even had a family BBQ on the 2nd floor roof-top terrasse one evening. Everyone enjoyed staying there very much. The only down-side is the steepish flight of stairs to go to the 3rd floor, because we had some elderly relatives with us. But it was still manageable if one is careful. The neighborhood is quiet, and feels very safe. And it really is very near to the supermarket (IGA; approx. 8 min walk), especially when we needed to do some last-minute grocery shopping. The walk to the subway (metro) is also very quick (~8min), so going to downtown Montreal is also very convenient. Thank you John & Jane for being very helpful!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Beyond expectation,the best way to see Montreal

Guest: Alan Gala & Alisse (Bradenton, Florida)
Date of Stay: 09/16/11 Review Submitted: 10/04/11

Had a fantastic stay, hard to add anything more to all the positive reviews already written. Very clean, bright, comfortable. Convenient location, 2 minute easy walk to Metro, 4 minute walk to coffee shops, 3 minute walk well stocked Supermarket (IGA). 3 minute walk to LaChine canal ( very pleasant ) which gets you to Atwater Market along the river ( a must do ) lots of restaurants nearby but the metro zips you anywhere your stomach fancies with the plethora of restaurants in Montreal. The owners, John & Jane were very friendly and helpful with information. The apt. Was well stocked with information, maps, pamphlets, transportation U( and we loved the complimentary Montreal bagels) This apt. Is highly highly recommended. the complimentary bagels (anyone who hasn't had bagels from Montreal never tasted a true bagel, all others are just a variation of bread)). The apt. has well stocked pamphlets, maps and info for Montreal and surrounding areas. Highly highly recommended.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Visited #211812 twice

Guest: Frances (Penticton B.C.)
Date of Stay: 09/01/11 Review Submitted: 10/22/11

Loved my stay both times...beautiful very clean unit so conveniently situated to metro, grocery store and the wonderful Atwater Market....Frances

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Very nice appartment!

Guest: Seppel (Stuttgart)
Date of Stay: 08/10/11 Review Submitted: 08/31/11

Our week in the appartment was very conveniant - clean, quiet and central with a lot to do around. Its big enough for three. The equipment was excellent and we would stay there any time again! Thanks a lot!

Recommended for:Families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great Apartment and Reasonable Price

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/02/11 Review Submitted: 08/08/11

This is a great apartment in convenience location (close to subway, restaurants, super market, and Atwater Farm market etc.). The place is clean, quiet, and have all the comforts of home. I will definitely stay here again if I come to Montreal.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

BEST PLACE TO STAY IN MONTREAL, CANADA!

Guest: Jianni (Mountain House, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/26/11 Review Submitted: 07/29/11

This place is not only convenient, but it's clean, easy to find parking, and so close to the grocery store and the metro. We will definitely try and stay in this place again if we ever visit Montreal again!! Many thanks to John and Jane! Merci!!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect!

Guest: Wendy S. (Maryland)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 07/25/11

Great location, beautiful apartment, reasonable price. We loved it. Thank you.

Recommended for:Families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great little apartment

Guest: Tracy D. (Hartford, Vermont)
Date of Stay: 07/03/11 Review Submitted: 07/12/11

We very much enjoyed our stay. The apartment was lovely, clean and well appointed. The subway was an easy 5 minute walk and just a few stops from downtown. The area surrounding the apartment was a little run down, but seemed to be quite safe. We would certainly go again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Loved Montreal!

Guest: Amanda R. (Pennsylvania- USA)
Date of Stay: 06/27/11 Review Submitted: 07/12/11

We had a really great time in Montreal and our accommodations were excellent! The location of the apartment and short walk to the metro do make it ideal. Jane and John were very helpful and available- right next door. The apartment was just as beautiful as pictured on-line, but you really need to see it- it was spotless, historically attractive yet modern amenities (although a dishwasher would be a great addition for people on vacation.) The surrounding area took a little getting used to- I would describe it as up and coming. Although you spot much graffiti, there is a lot of new construction going on (homes/stores/parks) indicating growth. Another fantastic spot is the Atwater Market and canal, also within walking distance or a very short drive. And of course, Old Montreal itself is literally straight down the road by car, or a few stops on the metro. It was very easy to figure out the metro and within less than a day we were pros and on our way to enjoying the sites, sounds and flavor of Old Montreal! The description of the apartment and it's proximity to the sites around it were dead-on. Thank you again, to our lovely hosts. I would definitely recommend them and their accommodations!

Recommended for:Families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great time in Montreal!!!!

Guest: selena12 (Phoenix, AZ)
Date of Stay: 06/16/11 Review Submitted: 06/20/11

A friend and I stayed at John and Jane's great apartment over the weekend and loved it!!!!! This was our first visit to the city and John and Jane provided a great home base for us. The apartment is very very clean and super comfortable: it is within walking distance from the Atwater market, old Montreal, and the metro so you can travel with ease around the whole city. John and Jane provide plenty of info on the city and are very willing to help/answer any questions you might have. Also the bagels they give you at check in are AMAZING and are a great touch to a wonderful experience. I would recommend this place and will defaintly stay here again.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Home away from home

Guest: Bikingtrio (New York)
Date of Stay: 06/12/11 Review Submitted: 06/15/11

A clean beautiful home at a very convenient location with regards to metro access and access to Lachine canal for those interested in biking, kayaking, boating, etc. Also very close to Atwater market for fresh market fare. The house has a good DVD collection and interent access, which are very handy.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Perfect Montreal Get-away

Guest: Happy Couple (Virginia, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/09/11 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

This apartment was a perfect Montreal get-away! Immaculate, well furnished, functional, convenient, and comfortable! Very convenient to metro and groceries. Can't say enough nice things about this place and all it has to offer! Highly recommend and we plan to come back when our travels take us back to Montreal!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great place

Guest: champtus (Asheville, NC)
Date of Stay: 06/05/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

The apartment was clean and well-appointed for our family of three for a three night trip. Our bed was very comfortable. The kitchen is good for simple meals. The bathroom really is very attractive...and (when we redo our ugly bathroom back home) I think I'm going to buy a bathtub just like the one installed here. The washer and dryer are first class. The neighborhood has several restaurants to try, and a supermarket within an easy walk. In addition, the Atwater Market is a 10 minute walk. The Metro is about 5 minutes away, and it makes Montreal very accessible. We brought our fancy bicycles (as we do where ever we go), and our roller skates. Glad we did! The Lachine Canal is a blast, and only seconds away to the south. We used the garage entrance quite a bit, and the bikes were very safe. On the street out in front of the apartment, we parked our car and just hung up the key. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

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Great neighborhood/ Great value

Guest: IPNY (New York City)
Date of Stay: 06/01/11 Review Submitted: 06/05/11

We loved the apartment. It had everything we needed for a short stay. Spacious,comfortable and close to the Metro. The Atwater Market is wonderful. I wish we had one in New York.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great place, neighbourhood with character

Guest: Cameron (Montreal Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/07/11 Review Submitted: 04/12/11

This was a great place to stay for the month. John and Jane are great hosts. The apartment is set up so that almost every convenience is thought of. The location is very close to the downtown core, and yet far enough away so that it is stunningly quiet at night. Highly recommended.

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Felt Like Home Away From Home

Guest: mamam 92 (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 02/21/11 Review Submitted: 02/26/11

Apartment was totally renovated and gorgeous. The listing photos do not do the apartment justice. Wait til you see it. Would recommend to friends and family. Hosts were friendly and had all information we needed literally at their fingetips, supplying their own visitor's guide, and a ride on the metro. Welcoming bagels and creme cheese were the cherry on top of a beautifully and comfortably furnished apartment. Luxurious bath towels in a well stocked large bathroom and a well equipped kitchen made for a lovely stay. Nearby the corner grocer as well as the supermarket , two blocks away ,served all our needs. The metro ,two blocks away, was excellent and cheap as the card can be used on trains and buses. The laundry room was well equipt as well. We will definitely be back. In particular we love the archeological museum, have lunch there the chief is outstanding, Gourmet experience for relatively little money. Food in all restaurants expensive compared to new jersey. Fondue Mentale on St Denis excellent retaurant accommodated 12 adults and two small children beautifully. Also very nice for couples. Montreal Poutine, I know the spelling is all wrong, located on St.Paul, in old town had the best ,french fries with gravy and cheese. A unique Quebec comfort food. You can have chili, vegetables etc. on top of them too. Notre Dame Cathedral was beautiful, admission of 5 dollars includes a 20 minute talk and tour. Science museum outstanding. Cannot say enough for thr city and its people.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Clean, close to the Metro and Atwater Market

Guest: Josh (Albany, NY)
Date of Stay: 02/13/11 Review Submitted: 02/17/11

My wife and I stayed for 3 days in mid-February. John and Jane are gracious hosts. The place is very clean and appears just as in the photos. The wood floors are beautiful and the bed is extremely comfortable. Unfortunately it is situated near the wall on one side with some wall art placed such that I bumped my head on it getting in and out of bed (and there is no night table on that side). The apartment is awkwardly laid out in spots, and we had to move furniture to be able to see the TV without straining. The hosts provide lots of movies to watch at no charge. The neighborhood is absolutely wonderful and charming, and the subway is a short 4 blocks away. Atwater Market is about a 15 minute walk, and was where we ate many of our meals, sipped coffee, and bought groceries for cooking. John provided lots of suggests vis a vis places to go, nearby cafes, etc. He is very approachable and winning. The kitchen is beautiful, however cooking staples were in short supply, so even for a short stay you'll have to bring your own butter, spices, cooking oil, condiments, coffee (they have some instant on hand for emergencies), etc. if you're planning on using the kitchen. Two large markets are close by for this. There are several Teflon pots and pans to use, but the Teflon is scratched and flaking, which is not ideal to cook on for health reasons. John and Jane provide a dozen delicious fresh bagels to every client. The bathroom is nicely done and the tub is huge and lovely for soaking. The main reason for 3 stars instead of 4 is that on the last day of our stay (checkout being 11am), we felt rushed out beginning at 10:45 by our hosts who wanted to ensure we were out of the apartment so they could clean. It put a damper on our otherwise very fond experience.

Owner response:First time that we ever get 3 on 5 stars, you are hard markers. The check out time is stated as 11am and we try to accomodate quests who ask for a late checkout but on that day we had other guests arriving at 3pm so we had to respect the rules because it takes 3 hours to clean the apartment. I hope we see you again, we'll earn the extra 2 stars!

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Home Away from Home

Guest: Monica (Saskatoon, SK)
Date of Stay: 01/07/11 Review Submitted: 01/22/11

During our recent trip to Montreal to see our new granddaughter, we had a wonderful stay at your apartment at 4288 Rue Tourville. We were pleasantly surprised at how clean, spacious, modern, well equipped and tastefully decorated it was. And the extra touches such as wireless internet, high definition television selections, movies, books, games etc. were an added and unexpected bonus. Oh yes, and the fresh bagels on arrival were a delicious touch! We highly recommend it to others as a very economical and comfortable ‘home away from home’.

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Return Visit Spectacular

Guest: Ruth and David (Owen Sound)
Date of Stay: 12/30/10 Review Submitted: 01/07/11

The two of us returned to this wonderful place for a New Year's week's vacation. It felt like we were coming home. This apartment is very comfortable and all of the appointments are of superior quality. John recommended an excellent restaurant for New Year's. The local eating establishments are well-documented in the apartment guide book and all excellent. This time, we took full advantage of the Atwater Market and hosted family dinners for our Montreal family. All our kitchen needs - utensils and cooking items were provided in the kitchen. Again, the location made the city easy access by car or Metro. We are planning another trip very soon. Thanks Jane and John for having this quality space available for travellers.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Second time back

Guest: Ellen G. (Ottawa)
Date of Stay: 12/23/10 Review Submitted: 01/03/11

We have just completed our second stay and enjoyed it as much as the first. We like everything about the apartments -- beautifully renovated, charming, spacious and homey, and the location is perfect for getting around by either car or Metro. The immediate neighbourhood is quiet and yet you can get everything you need right nearby. We will be back soon.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Superb

Guest: Christine (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/11/10 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

My partner and I stayed at this apartment while attending meetings at McGill University. This modern, well-appointed apartment was clean, stylishness and conveniently located to the Metro, several neighbourhood restaurants, and the Atwater Market. John was an excellent host who provided a booklet with maps, detailed suggestions and information to make the trip convenient and enjoyable. I would highly recommend this property and hope to stay here again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great place to stay!

Guest: A&A (Brasilia, DF, Brazil)
Date of Stay: 10/11/10 Review Submitted: 02/04/11

It was our "Home Sweet Home" for almost a month, and we plan to stay there the next time we return to Montreal. Surely, any imperfections found during our long stay were just provided to make us feel really at home. :-)

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Immaculate, well-appointed, and conveniently located

Guest: hoosick (Hoosick, NY)
Date of Stay: 10/08/10 Review Submitted: 10/11/10

Our family of four stayed here over the Columbus Day weekend. Provided great access to Atwater Market and easy driving/biking distance to downtown. We did take advantage of bike rentals and were happier for it. When we come back, we'll be staying here again.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers

Michelle from Los Angeles, CA

Guest: Michelle (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/03/10 Review Submitted: 10/19/10

My husband & I spent 4 nights in the Gallery apartment and found it all as advertised & more. The apartment was very well appointed, spotlessly clean and decorated with interesting art. The location one block from the subway station and from a supermarket was quite convenient. Then, a short walk to the Lachine Canal and to bustling Atwater Market is a must. It is not in the heart of the city, which means it is blessedly quiet, but it is easy to get to anywhere you want to go.

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect location and accomodations for anyone interested in bicycling and sightseeing

Guest: John and Judy (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
Date of Stay: 09/24/10 Review Submitted: 09/30/10

The property owners were very helpful and hospitable. The apartment is beautifully remodeled and decorated. The location was probably the best feature. It is walking distance from a number of good restaurants and the Atwater Market. The Market is one of the best we have experienced. If you bicycle it is only a couple of blocks to get on the Lachine Canal bike path. From there you can access unlimited bicycle paths. While we did not use the Metro, it is accessible only a short walk from the apartment.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Thank you , John and Jane

Guest: miumiu (Japan)
Date of Stay: 09/17/10 Review Submitted: 10/07/10

The apartment was exellent. I stayed here alone for business, so every night, after the hard meeting, I can relax and enjoy wonderful time in the room. The rooms were clean and the kitchen had everything what I needed (including even vinegar !) . I was also very happy with washer/dryer and DVD player in the apartment. Of course, I feel this place is also ideal for vacation. Thank you John and Jane for your hospitality. When I arrived there, John welcomed me with plenty of bagles! He showed lots of tips to stay there, including grocery store location, just 2 minutes away from the apratment (on foot). The metro station is also within 2-3 minutes walking distance. I definitely recommend this place to anyone who visit Montreal.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Montreal review

Guest: Renee (Virginia)
Date of Stay: 08/17/10 Review Submitted: 08/29/10

This was a great place for our family of five to stay and see Montreal. The apartment is spacious and clean and close to lots of things we wanted to see and so. We loved biking on the canal and walking to restaurants for dinner. It was also great to be able to do laundry, and stay in for breakfast. The bagels were wonderful! Jane was gracious and helped us with some ideas. The restaurant booklet is a great idea, too. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Splendidly appointed, spacious condo

Guest: California Mark (Oakland, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/20/10 Review Submitted: 08/06/10

This condo was certainly the most well appointed vrbo condo we have stayed at. The appliances were two notches higher in quality than the norm, the linens and towels were conspicuously fine, the apartment is very tastefully decorated, and was immaculately clean. John and Jane are welcoming, hospitable hosts who manage to remain unobtrusive. They clearly have put a lot of thought and effort into their property, and accommodating their guests. We greatly appreciated the fresh bagels and cream cheese awaiting us, especially as we arrived late in the evening, hungry, tired and disoriented. They also offer a hefty library of dvd's in the unit. The property is conveniently located for easy Metro and car access, and is walkable to grocery and restaurants. My only disappointment was that the area, Little Burgundy, is perhaps a little gritty - up and coming, but in the early stages. We are a couple travelling with our 5 year old son, and we never felt in any danger, but the neighbourhood was somewhat at odds with the graciousness of our hosts and their apartment. Nonetheless, I would be happy to stay there again. I strongly recommend this property.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Superb Apartment

Guest: TeresaM (Houston, TX, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 08/03/10

This, by far, is one of the best holiday apartments I have experienced. Comfortable, spacious, quiet location, convenient to public transportation, markets, parking and biking. John & Jane were so gracious and helpful, welcoming us with a bag of bagels and cream cheese! It is clear they take great care in making the apartment as home-like as possible. Fully-supplied kitchen, comfortable bedding, a phone for local calls, a vast DVD library and cable, and a washer and dryer that I fell in love with! In addition, they offer bike rentals at a nominal fee, encouraging a fantastic way to explore the city. Thanks for a superb first experience in Canada!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A fine place to stay

Guest: Steve (Baltimore, MD, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/05/10 Review Submitted: 07/10/10

This apartment is located less than a five-minute walk from a metro station, so is immediately accessible to the city and all tourist attractions. It is in a residential area; inside it is quite elegant. It has free wireless internet and all the amenities. We enjoyed walking to Atwater Market for pastries, fresh fruits, cheese, coffee, beer, etc. John and Jane are excellent hosts, and they gave us a dozen delicious Montreal bagels. While staying there, we felt we were truly residents of the city. We enjoyed all the usual tourist stops, but especially the Musee du Chateau Ramezay tour.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

great summer weekend getaway spot

Guest: Andrew (Kingston)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

Very clean condo on quiet street, close to bike path, atwater market, old port. Our small kids had a great time at a local park, and biking along the canal! Proximity to Metro made getting around the city a breeze. Property owners were great in accomodating our bikes, which were safely stowed in their garage. Plus, they provided us with yummy Montreal bagels too!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

convenient apartment

Guest: Debra (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 06/28/10 Review Submitted: 07/07/10

We stayed in this apartment for a week, utilizing the pullout couch, an extra cot, and the bedroom, we were able to comfortably fit 2 children and 3 adults. The apartment is very well kept and the owners are friendly and helpful. An extra convenience was the metro cards that were available to use for the week (adding your own fares to them). The metro is very convenient, a few blocks away, and we did most of our travel in that way, since parking was easy and available near the apartment. There is also a grocery store in walking distance. The description was accurate on the website. I highly recommend the apartment -- and the bagels they left us as a welcome our first day were delicious!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Appréciations

Guest: voyageur satisfait (Quebec Canada)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 06/24/10

Accueil très amical par le propriétaire afin de s'assurer de notre confort durant notre séjour . Appartement moderne très propre incluant toutes les commodités , accès à la terrasse avec B.B.Q..Siué dans un quartier paisible , parc à proximité . .Restaurants , épicerie , dépanneur , société des alcool dans le secteur . Transport par métro à deux coins de rues avec ligne accès direct pour centre ville et Centre des Congrès Nous avons très apprécié notre repas au Restaurant Magnan accessible par une belle balade à pieds de 15 munutes le long du canal Lachine.Vous trouverez d'ailleurs les informations sur les restaurants dans un document très utile disponible dans l'appartement . A recommnder

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A1 APARTMENT ACCOMODATIONS: APPEALING!~*

Guest: Poppy (WI)
Date of Stay: 06/15/10 Review Submitted: 06/24/10

We recently returned from a delightful stay at the Gallery 1 Apartment. From the timely responses to our initial inquiries 'till we reluctantly departed, everything was first rate. WHAT WE LOVED: Floor Plan-Open & Airy, Room to Move-Spacious, Decor-Tasteful w/ Eclectic Accoutrements, Location-Minutes to Everything, Price-Fair & Affordable, Complimentary Bagels-A Sweet Surprise, The Book-Great Suggestions for Food (we frequented Atwater Market, John's for a quick Cup o' Joe) & Fun (eg, the Walking Path Maps & strolling through the Montreal Botanical Garden), The Bikes-Cruising down the Canal, The Extras-Ambiance & All (satellite radio, DVDs, guide books, security system, quality bath towels & bed linens, everything...& the kitchen sink), The Hosts-the Ultimate in managing every detail with Gracious Hospitality, The Overall Experience-Consummate! WHAT WE DISLOVED: We didn't quite get around to using the deck...yet. ;D

Owner response:I guess you'll have to come back again and try out the deck and visit our rooftop garden too. Thanks!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Gallery One

Guest: Tom and Cynthia (Cape Cod)
Date of Stay: 06/10/10 Review Submitted: 06/23/10

We were thrilled how clean, neat and comfortable the apartment was. The photos featured are exactly like the apartment itself. Montreal is a great city to explore and with the wonderful markets like Atwater you should want a kitchen available... a place to pull together your wonderful market finds. The access to the bike path is even better than expected. The bagels were outstanding!

Owner response:Thanks for the nice comments we hope to see you again and we'll earn that 5th star! Cheers, John & Jane

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Modernized apartment,quick access to the sights

Guest: John172 (West Kelowna, BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/31/10 Review Submitted: 06/11/10

This is a neat, clean, and modernized apartment with plenty of room, about a 5 minute walk to the Métro on the Orange Line, which will whisk you to the faubourg Ste-Catherine, Vieux Montréal, rue St-Denis, the Plateau. We walked to Ste-Catherine and Crescent (area with old architecture, restaurants and sidewalk cafés/bars, shopping) in about 25 minutes, easily. Around the corner from the apt. is a good coffee shop/deli with reasonable prices, a place we went for cappucinos, and a number of other neighbourhood eateries and an IGA within a 5 minute walk.The area is quiet and safe; we were out many nights after midnight and felt secure walking to the apartment from the métro. There is some interesting architecture (old houses) in the area (we took a short walk around to look) and the Lachine Canal and biking/walking trail, which we did not have time to use - we spent our time downtown, walking around, eating and drinking, and visiting the great churches and museums. The apartment has all you need; it would be great for a family. We stayed 10 nights and had nothing but a positive experience. With the assistance of the owner, you can buy cheap métro tickets (about $2 each), a good idea for getting into and around the centre.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Best Montreal Stay Ever!

Guest: Pattrand (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/11/10 Review Submitted: 08/27/10

We travel to Montreal quite frequently for short visits, but in May decided to have a longer stay. We spent the better part of a month in this fabulous condo. Everything was quite delightful, most especially our gracious hosts. We had planned to park our car and just leave it, given the great proximity to Montreal's sparkling subway system, but we were pleasantly surprised to find the on-sreet parking convenient and available so we took advantage of both public transit and use of the car. The condo was lovely, gracious, and well appointed. The neighbourhood is a fascinating mix of old and under-renewal housing. We had the advantage of knowing our way around Montreal so we were familiar with the neighbourhood in advance. Although you are not right downtown, do not be cautious about staying in this great older neighbourhood. So much is nearby, access to the subway is very close, and from there you are just a few moments from the centre of Montreal. You can bike or hike the Lachine canal a four minute walk from the door. We also used the Atwater Market and plentiful nearby shopping to buy groceries and wine. I must add that the recommendations provided by our hosts for neighbourhood restaurants were bang on and exposed us to some fine little jewels that we would not have likely found on our own. The outdoor deck with a barbecue became a favourite place for a drink, a read, or an outdoor dinner with friends. A great condo, gracious hosts, impeccably clean, super convenient for accessing the great city of Montreal, and a fabulous renovation of a great old building. A fine recipe for a great time! We will be back very soon.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Brilliant Accommodation

Guest: atlp42 (UK)
Date of Stay: 05/02/10 Review Submitted: 05/30/10

The flat was of exceptionally high standard. Metro a few minutes walk away, giving easy access downtown. Large supermarket nearby. John very helpful, lots of useful suggestions in his booklet. Opus card supplied which is easily topped up at Metro station. Safe area. John even supplies delicious bagels.

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

The Gallery 1

Guest: Maria & Brian (Singapore)
Date of Stay: 05/01/10 Review Submitted: 06/04/11

We are so pleased to provide our recommendation for this lovely Gallery 1 apartment which we enjoyed for the month of May as our personal pied a terre in Montreal. The photos and video were spot on and helpful. Yet, still there was a "wow" reaction when we stepped into the apartment on arrival. The very central location allowed us easy access to the attractions at Atwater Market ( great coffee and croissants) along with numerous stalls and shops to satisfy all cooks and foodies. The nearby subway stop/s and bicycle paths offered a pleasant alternative to driving and made our many outings that much more relaxing. And speaking of relaxing, the apartment's kitchen is fully equipped and with access to the BBQ on the upper terrace, we were able to invite family and friends on a number of occasions. And they too were impressed by the features, facilities and ideal location of Gallery1. John and Jane have done a terrific job to ensure that guests feel at home and those Montreal bagels on arrival were very much appreciated . They've put thought and effort into anticipating peoples' needs and we thank them for their helpfulness and prompt response anytime we called them. We really do look forward to our next trip and would make this property our first choice. And incidentally, for a great coffee and the biggest biscotti I've ever had, take a walk to the coffee shop just east of Atwater on Notre Dame and if you'd like a great meal paired with just the right wine, try "Tuck Shop" just a walk away on 4662 rue Notre Dame West. Till the next time.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful time had by grandparents and grandson

Guest: Ohgary (Coal Grove, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 04/13/10 Review Submitted: 04/17/10

On our recent trip to Montreal we spent three nights at John and Jane's single bedroom rental. The apartment was exactly as presented in the photos and description. Beautifully decorated, very functional, immaculately clean, and well-stocked with essentials. The Metro is conventiently located only a short, interesting walk away. The subway was clean, easy to navigate and took us near all of the attractions we wanted to see. We particularly enjoyed Atwater Market (15 minute walk) both for purchasing neat food products and just looking. John and Jane were wonderful hosts, available for our numerous questions and went out of their way to make our stay pleasant. Our 10 year old grandson particularly enjoyed the Science Museum and Imax theatre where we spent almost an entire day. We also visited Chinatown and Old Montreal. It proved valuable to us to do some reading on the history of Old Montreal before our visit. We also went to the Butterfly Exhibit (hundreds if not thousands of butterflies flying free) at the Botancial Gardens. It was quite an experience. We would certainly recommend John and Jane's rental to family and friends. When we again go to Montreal there is no question we will again stay at their place.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.