We fell in love with our week in this apartment, with wonderful hosts André-Bernard & Pepe, and with Laurier-Est. It's spacious, comfortable, beautifully equipped, incredibly clean, perfectly placed. André & Pepe could not be kinder or more responsive. Comfortable beds, wonderful bathroom, VERY well-equipped kitchen, and the balconies! The neighborhood is lively & full of bikes & families & students. Everything you need is within a couple of blocks, the métro is easily accessed, street parking is easy. It's very central for most sights that you'd want to get to, Vieux Montréal, the Botanical Garden, downtown, Parc Mont-Royal, Marché Jean Talon. There is a little street noise particularly in the morning and in the front bedroom, with delivery trucks—but we also had the windows open, and often the balcony door as well. I didn't find it bothersome.
I honestly can't imagine a better, more welcoming, more comfortable place to stay.