Vacation Rental Description
Absolutely unbelievable location ! Minutes from prestigious Sherbrooke street in the Latin Quarter which borders the Downtown core, Plateau, the Gay Village, China town & a bit further afield Old Montreal.
You can walk to all major festivals: Quartier des spectacles where most major festivals are held is a leisurely walk from the apartment as is the downtown core & shopping. You are in fact just one block from the central transit hub Berri-UQAM where you can go anywhere in the city in literally minutes.
You will see why when you step outside the front door & within minutes you are at any one of the many festivals Montreal hosts throughout the year: International Jazz festival, Just for Laughs Festival,International fireworks competition,International film Festival,Fetes Des Neiges etc.
For those attending International Conventions at the Montreal Convention Center ( Palais Des Congres) it is 2 metro stops away or a leisurely walk from the apartment.
This Turn-of-the-Century Townhouse-Style apartment is 2,200 sq ft with exquisite light,high ceilings, 2 large terraces, 3 bedrooms + an additional bedroom/children's suite off the master bedroom, 2 full bathrooms with both shower & a bath.
This apartment (L'Atelier) has a colorful history as it was inhabited by Claude Théberge one of Quebec's well known painters over a 15 year period. This apartment has seen dozens of high profile politicians, media people, & dozens of colorful characters who attended his many 'vernissages' (art exhibitions) over the years in this apartment where he lived & worked in his Atelier under the large skylight in the master suite under the large skylight on the top floor.
Go more than five minutes in any direction and you have an abundance of affordable, great restaurants,cafés & chic boutiques. Enjoy the Latin influence on St.Denis street where the sidewalks are alive with color, where people know how to have a good time & be totally relaxed while doing it.
Most people, Once they discover Montreal, Just keep coming back !
Facilities
Aircon
Cable Satellite
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
Dryer
DVD
Heating
Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Please note that the 4th bedroom was created for families travelling with young children & ieven though it has it's own entrance is ensuite to the master suite divide by heavy curtains.
Anyone with asthma or other health issues must be warned there are a lot of stairs as you the townhouse sits above 2 other floors.
Activities
Cinema
Gym
Night Clubs
Restaurant
Shopping
Theater
There are several gyms close by plus a swimming pool.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Pierre Trudeau at 0 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Train Station : Central Station at 0 kilometers distance
- Travel Info: There is an express shuttle bus at $7CDN from the airport to the bus station which is a 5 minute walk away.
Taxis are generally $38 unless they are deluxe limos.