Amanda H.
Yelp
My boyfriend and I spent two nights at this wonderful little bed and breakfast. Everything was perfect, from the arrangements that were made in advance of our arrival to the warm hospitality we received while there, and even the follow up notes after we had left.
We knew that we would be getting in late, around midnight, and the owners were kind enough to set us up with access to our reserved garage parking space and entrance into our private room all in advance. As we walked up the stoop to the front door there was even a welcome note in the window for us!
To our pleasant surprise we had been upgraded to the Frontenac Room, a spacious abode on the second floor with a huge bed, a TV, DVD player, a sitting area and a daybed, and even little gingerbread cookies and mints waiting for us. A wonderful late-night snack after hours on the road! The decor was beautiful with a deep red and gold theme. Everything was immaculate and the bed sheets and comforter were both soft and cozy, and I loved wrapping myself up in them each night.
The house is on a quiet street right in the heart of Montreal, with walking distance to the Latin Quarter, downtown, some of the more eclectic sides of town such as Rue St. Denis, Rue Saint Lawrence and Saint Lawrence Square, and Rue Jean Talon. We were also quite close to the metro station, as well as the main road, Sherbrooke, for driving around to Mount Royal and the Botanical Gardens.
Our hosts, Ephraim and Yves, were fabulous cooks, and always sent us off at the beginning of the day with a huge homemade breakfast topped off with some of the richest, strongest coffee that I have ever had. On our first morning they served us buttery French Toast with real maple syrup and on our second morning we had homemade fruit blintzes, quite a treat, with the perfect blend of savory and sweet. They also gave excellent directions to nearby local points of interests. When we checked out, they also wrote down on a map for us turn-by-turn directions back to the highway.
I would definitely go back, and really, truly enjoyed my stay. There were so many other little touches, as well, such as a spotless shared bathroom with full amenities, including makeup remover towelettes, Q-tips, cotton balls, nail polish remover, soap, shampoo, and conditioner. I loved the wide shower head and the strong water pressure - so relaxing to look forward to after a long day of walking around. There was also cable, free WiFi, and even though we did not personally participate, bicycles to rent per day for very reasonable prices. When asked their advice for a place to have dinner, they not only recommended their own personal favorite in the city, but even made the reservations for us and confirmed upon our return that we were treated well and got the insider's discount. Quite the personal service. We were both impressed and delighted by the time we spent at both the Gingerbread Manor and in the city of Montreal itself, and miss them both so much already.