Stay in Montreal’s most colorful neighborhood -dogs/cats/pets welcome! Our place is in the HEART of Little Portugal in the Plateau, the home of Montreal's arts community. It is accessible to all of downtown Montreal by foot and steps away from the metro and 5 major bus lines.
Our place offers guests a private, semi-basement apartment, with 1 closed bedroom. It is located on the ground floor (5 steps below street level) and is accessible for people with reduced mobility or baby strollers. The apartment is turn-key and fully equipped for our guests, including: bedding, towels, cookware, pots pans, TV, wifi, washing machine and dryer. It has has a small private patio space for guests to enjoy. It has one full/double bed, and one extendable sofa bed (double/full) as well as one single extendable sofa bed. This is an ideal budget-friendly vacation rental as well as a comfortable, transitional space while you're searching for a new home in Montreal. (I am happy to offer advice, resources and assistance for people moving to Montreal -don't be shy to ask!) Only 5 minutes walk from beautiful My Royal Park and a host of outdoor activities including baseball, soccer, football, hiking, sledding, skating and birdwatching. 15 mins walk from downtown and the festival zone. Explore the local colonial architecture, or choose from the hundreds charming cafes and bakeries, international restaurants, pubs, bars, clubs and and funky shops within walking distance. Lastly, as world travellers ourselves, we are delighted to host people from all countries, ethnicities, cultures, and walks of life; LGBTQ+ welcome! 4-20 travellers =groovy! ;)
Walking time to the following places is:
Mt Royal metro, 7mn
#55 Bus (St Laurent), 2mn
#80 Bus (Park Ave), 6mn
place des Arts/ St Catherine, 20mn
Other places accessible by one bus ride or a short metro ride:
Place des Arts/Downtown, 12mn,
The Gay Village, 12mn,
Chinatown, 12mn
Old Montreal, 14mn, Underground City (nothing magical, it's just a bunch of malls connected via metro), 15,mn.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING (FOR PARKING SEE FAQS BELOW):
Our place is not for everyone and that's just fine. We're travelers too, and because of this, do our best to offer the type of apartment we like to stay in -low key, affordable, and part of a friendly, colorful community. The building is older, and the apartment has its quirks but it is clean, in a safe location, and a 3 minute walk from supermarkets, cafes, international restos and bars – all in the middle of a lively underground arts scene.
Travelers who LOVE this place are unpretentious, laid-back people with a youthful spirit, probably traveling on a budget, who love to explore a city on foot, and want to immerse themselves in local arts and culture, and don’t mind staying in a well-loved, groovy little semi-basement hideaway.
What makes our place worth it?
Hotels in downtown Montreal cost an average of $300 per night for a room. Sure, you’d probably get more amenities there, but you’d be staying in a tiny space with nowhere to cook, spending way too much on restaurants, and likely missing out on the very best parts of Montreal: the local scene. Also, the average hotel cleaning person spends 15 minutes cleaning a hotel room and bathroom after guests leave (yup, 15, yuck!!). We spent 2 hours scrubbing, washing and sanitizing the apartment before each guest arrives. It may look a bit worn, and the furniture and appliances are not new but it's clean, safe, bug-free and located in one of the coolest neighborhoods in town.
We know how difficult it can be to find a place to stay with your pet, and as animal lovers, we're happy to offer a fully-equipped comfortable home with a private patio, where you and your 4-legged family members can enjoy the city stress-free.
But, before you book, here are drawbacks to consider:
This is is a pet friendly travel spot so if you're allergic to cats and dogs it's NOT the place for you. Don't book, you won't like it here!!
The bathroom wall has a hole beside the toilet that is sealed with plastic, the sofas are a few years old and have some slight discolorations, some of the sheet sets are slightly worn.
FAQs
Are there any stairs?
The apartment is locate 5 steps below street level.
Can I bring my well-behaved pet?
Yes, pets are welcome! Please note that this is a pet-friendly apartment, I receive guests with dogs, and sometimes cats, fairly frequently. I always use covers on all the furniture and make sure to vacuum and treat the apartment with probiotic anti-dander sprays after those guests leave but if you are allergic to dander I suggest choosing another place. If you're bringing your pet please make sure to clean up after them because I charge from the security deposit for pet messes or damage.
Is there free parking?
The listing does not come with private parking but guests can purchase 24h parking permits at any parking meter in the neighbourhood for $14 per day
How do I get around the without a car?
The closest metro station is Mt. Royal which is 7 minutes walking distance. The closest bus lines are the #55 (St Laurent route), the #30 (St Denis, #80 (Ave du Parc) and the #11/#97 (Mt Royal east and west). The downtown core (Ste Catherine/Place des Arts/ festival zone), Chinatown and Old Montreal are all accessible on the #55 bus just 4 blocks (2 mins walk) from the apartment. It takes approximately 7 minutes to get to Place des Arts by bus and 10 minutes to Old Montreal.
There is a BIXI (bike rental) station around the corner from the apartment. It costs $1.25 to rent a bike for 45 minutes, alternatively guest can purchase a 1 month pass for $20
How far is the mountain?
the base of Mt. Royal is a 5-7 minute walk from the apartment.
Are there restaurants and bars nearby?
There are approximately 200 different restaurants and bars from over 30 countries within a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
