I have created a beautiful home for you here at the Haven in the ‘Hood. I’ve tried to think of everything you’ll need, but if you’re missing something, let me know and I’ll try to accommodate you.

In the lounge is a comfortable custom leather sectional complete with cushions and throws, with a coffee table begging for your feet, and a smart TV with Roku (remotes in the second drawer in the island). And you know your comfort is top priority when the floors are heated.

There are two private bedrooms, each with a queen size bed made oh so comfortable with 680 thread count ironed bedding, four plump pillows, and a down filled duvet. If you have a down allergy, please let me know and I can substitute a wool duvet.

The bathroom is ready for your shower, with soft fluffy white towels, Moroccan Oil shampoo and conditioner, and lavender shower gel. And no luxury bathroom is complete without a bidet. So fresh and clean.

I have set up a full kitchen for you with full size appliances. You have dishes and cutlery, cutting boards and knives, a cheese board, wineglasses, coffee cups, pots and pans, utensils, and even spices. There’s also a Nespresso machine with a selection of pods, a kettle, and English Breakfast tea. You will find milk, cream, yogurt and homemade granola in the fridge. There are almonds in the granola. It’s made with large flaked oats, but sadly not guaranteed gluten free. And there’s a propane BBQ just outside the back door! All the comforts of home.

Free Wifi is included in your stay. There is a QR code on the fridge to get you on the wifi without having to type in the password.

Parking is free at the Haven in the ‘Hood. Between April 1 and November 30, you are free to park your vehicle on the street. There are no restrictions, it’s quite safe and there is plenty of space available. Between December 1 and March 31, overnight parking will be in the driveway. My car lives in the garage, so please park at the bottom of the driveway near the sidewalk and close to the retaining wall.

There are laundry facilities in the utility room, made available to guests who are staying longer than 4 days. If you’re here for only a couple of days, but are desperate to do laundry, please ask. I’ll unlock the door. Please note: the dryer is non venting, so there is a water container that must be emptied after each load. The machines are small, so if you have something big to wash there is a laundromat located in the plaza on Edinburgh Rd.

There are restaurants a 5 min walk from the apartment, but the real selection of restaurants is downtown -- a 30 min walk, or a 5 min /typically $10 Uber. We have everything downtown from upscale pub food to international to Italian to Indian... to the sausage cart on the square. If you're up for clubbing, you'll find that downtown too. We have a great Civic Museum, an Art Gallery on the way to the University, a tea room in the Boathouse on the river. Or you can travel further afield to Elora and take in the Gorge. Not far past Elora is one of the few remaining original covered bridges in Ontario at West Montrose. And not to brag, but Guelph has a covered bridge too, very close to the Boathouse.

Lots to do and see in Guelph.