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Hip Queen St West Retreat

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 279.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Toronto, ON
  • Budweiser Stage
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rogers Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • CN Tower
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Toronto, ON (YTZ-Billy Bishop Toronto City)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Hip Queen St West Retreat

This is a fabulously located gem in Queen W neighborhood. One bedroom, one bathroom, fully furnished apartment with a separate entrance. Just renovated, super modern retreat with everything you need both inside the apartment and right outside around the corner, every amenity you could need. Great shopping, some of Toronto's best restaurants, public transit to take you anywhere else you want to go. Walk to lovely Roncesvalles Village, hike in High Park, or down to street to the lake for amazing
hiking/biking trails right on the water.
*****Absolutley no parties, events or film shoots

Property manager

Shannon Barnett

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Toronto

Old Toronto, a neighbourhood in Toronto, is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Ontario and High Park, while Ripley's Aquarium of Canada and Hockey Hall of Fame are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rogers Centre or Coca-Cola Coliseum.
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Toronto, ON

What's nearby

  • High Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Budweiser Stage - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Rogers Centre - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Coca-Cola Coliseum - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • CN Tower - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Queen St West at Sorauren Ave Stop - 3 min walk
  • Exhibition Station - 4 min drive
  • Toronto, ON (YTZ-Billy Bishop Toronto City) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Peaches Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Daves Hot Chicken - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Loga's Corner - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hip Queen St West Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hip Queen St West Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hip Queen St West Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hip Queen St West Retreat located?

Located in Old Toronto, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Ontario and High Park. Rogers Centre and Metro Toronto Convention Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km). Queen St West at Sorauren Ave Stop and Queen St West at Jameson Ave Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheree W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place!

Super cute, clean place. Shannon was great to deal with. Only two recommendations I would have is to add a microwave in the kitchen and to provide face cloths (or specify that they aren’t provided). Was great that there was coffee, toilet paper, soap, etc there. Area was real cute. Parking is okay, need to know how to parallel park (which I’m not great at lol ).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Jean-Marc G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr ruhig gelegen, trotzdem sehr zentral

Das Apartment war sehr ruhig gelegen, auch wenn es sehr nicht unweit einer viel befahrenen Straße liegt. Hat alles, was man braucht. Für den Parkplatz muss man allerdings extra zahlen und sollte man der Vermieterin auch früh genug mitteilen, damit sie einem die nötige Erlaubnis ausdrucken kann.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tanja Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super süßes Apartment

Es war ein toller Urlaub in Toronto. Alles war für uns in diesem Apartment absolut zufriedenstellend. Shannon ist super freundlich..
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Luis V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

Pproperty manager was very informative.

10/10 Excellent

Meryll P., Rochester, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

trendy apartment in a quaint/urban neighborhood

i could live here! super clean, surprisingly quiet for being in the city, close to lots of resto's, and walking distance to several neighborhoods, waterfront, & the heart of the city. Lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One night stay.

We stayed one night at this property. Very close to our daughter. Coffee was provided. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

Clean, quiet and convenient.

Enjoyed the stay in this conveniently located suite. It was clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

Perfect, perfect, perfect

We were in Toronto for a volleyball tournament at the Enercare Centre and this apartment was just a short drive away! Shannon was amazing with communication which made things really easy. Lots of privacy and lots of space for two people. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Larry S.

Good place nice and neat

Great place to stay, no parking really and could use a few curtains to increase privacy. Great for a night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire A., Whitehorse, Yukon

Cute suite, nice area

The suite is exactly as described, and in a great area. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

laurie C.

Great rental!

Very clean, great design, great host!

6/10 Okay

arwen f.

Inconsiderate

We arrived to a lovely apartment, after walking through an ice laden walkway. The bathroom had a very high threshold and I broke my toe on the first night. If you are taller than 5’8” you might have trouble in this apt. I am 5’6” and had to do a back end in the shower to wash my hair. The dryer did not work. The second and third night we had to climb past a car parked in the driveway, very annoying. As we were leaving Shannon came out to apologize telling us the city ran out of salt for the ice. Funny their entrance and driveway were clear, right up to our path. I cannot recommend this place as our experience was pretty negative.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

Quaint suite in great Parkdale neighborhood

The suite had all the amenities we are looking for, the bed and bedding were very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

James C.

Nice space for those under 6'. Shannon (host) is very nice!

The place was nicely furnished and spacious enough for the two of us. It had all the amenities we could have asked for. The dryer was broken but I hope they fix it soon. Shannon was a great host and checking in/out was very easy for us. The neighbourhood has great Tibetan restaurants and is close to two street car lines. We would gladly stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline J.

Great location!

Our 3 night booking was enjoyable and it is a comfortable place to stay. The owners were accommodating and available to answer questions. Park your car and walk everywhere or take public transit. Close to great restaurants and shopping. It is a basement apartment but it has good lighting and a couple of windows. Comfortable bed and furniture. A little noise from above but nothing that bothered us. We would not hesitate to stay there again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L., Buffalo, NY

Great Stay in Toronto

My husband and I only stayed one night but it was perfect for what we needed. We arrived at 4pm to find Shannon there to greet us and provide us with keys and a parking pass ($10). The basement apartment was perfect for two people and just around the corner from Queen Street where you will find a Tim Horton's, shops, bars and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Home from home

Despite a mix-up on arrival, everything else went smoothly. The apartment was equipped with everything we needed, including toiletries and condiments. Shannon and Axel were on hand for any queries and answered them promptly. As we had a late flight, they were happy for us to leave our luggage in the apartment. The area was very quiet and yet within easy walking distance of bars, restaurants shops and transport. We're we to visit Toronto again we would certainly stay here again. Thanks Shannon and Axel!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Colin C.

Handy location but noisey

Conveniently located and only around 20 mins from the city centre by tram number 504 (the bus is much slower). It is also a short tram ride and a walk from Bloor station for the UP Express to Pearson Airport (much quicker and easier than having to go via Union). The property is generally clean and had some appliances (cooker, TV, and washing machine). The dishwasher did not work (the door won't latch shut) and nor did the tumble drier (just warms clothes rather than drying them). Unfortunately the house's gas connection (e.g. meters, pipes and cylinder type things) is located in a sliding wardrobe which acts as a partition between the bed and the sitting area (as seen in the property's VRBO profile pictures). We made the mistake of closing all of the windows when we went out on our first day and returned to the smell of gas from the connection. Leaving a window ajar all day and night alleviates the issue. The connection however makes a constant noise which is very noticeable when you're trying to sleep (given that it is located next to the bed). I didn't get a good night's sleep for the four or five nights we were there (my wife, who is a heavier sleeper, also struggled somewhat). I couldn't see any smoke alarm or carbon monoxide alarm in the apartment which was very concerning. I would want to get out of the property very quickly given the proximity of the gas connection and given that the door is located on the other side of the apartment from the bedroom. Hence the 2/3 star rating.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Excellent apartment, enjoyed our stay

A lovely apartment with lots of space. All the facilities you could need and a quiet area. Buses and trams are closeby on either Queen or King street straight to downtown. We didn't eat in the local area as we had tickets for the ballgame and went to the distillery area the second night (just one bus ride away!) Shannon was quick to respond to questions and for a small fee she can provide a parking permit which is a real bonus if you drive there. Local shops area close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Crystal B.

Clean and comfortable but...

Shannon was friendly and easy to work with and the apartment was well kept. It'd be best to let her know up front if you plan on driving because parking on and around the street is crazy. However, she can print you a parking permit for a reasonable fee. Keep in mind this is a basement apartment so if you are tall, you may be feel a little claustrophobic with the low ceilings, especially in the bathroom. Also, when going down the steps to enter the apartment, you will be met with that "wet basement" smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Alynne W., Airdrie Ab

Eclectic suite close to downtown

I really enjoyed my stay. The retreat was very clean and well appointed. If you are tall you have to watch the lower ceiling points. I didn't have a vehicle and walked or took the street car on King St or the bus on Queen St to downtown. Transit is pretty easy to figure out. Shannon and Axel were very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

scott s., Midland Michigan

Nice and cozy

We came to enjoy all the fun things Toronto had to offer, this cozy full size basement apartment was perfect for my wife and I. the place was clean, had a comfortable bed, furniture, cable tv and wifi. Shannon was very helpful with getting us settled, and answered any questions right away. The neighborhood is nice, and we felt safe walking day, or night. Parking in Toronto is a headache and expensive, we left our car on the street (Shannon can get you a parking pass for cheap) and we took public transportation (busses, trolly, and subway) all very close by and run all night. (about 10-15 min by bus to Rodgers Center, CN, Aquarium). only drawback is it could use air conditioner, (it was exceptionaly hot days) although the big fan did work good. Great price, great people, great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jennifer C., Waterford, USA

Everything needed for a little getaway...

Apartment was fully stocked and well described by Shannon and Axel. Private entrance in back of house - although can hear family from time to time upstairs and outside. Had everything we needed for a few days in the city. Streetcar stop was one block away, grocery stores and restaurants within walking distance. Only thing to take into consideration...ceilings are low if you are over 6 feet tall!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sahin H., Lint

Een aanrader

Leuk appartement in de kelder van de woning. Mooi ingericht en alles is aanwezig. Shannon zelf is heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! Will definitely look to rebook for our next Toronto visit.

Shannon & Axel's accommodations are terrific. Clean, comfortable and in a lovely neighborhood. Shannon was very accessible for questions and made us feel at home. The apartment is bright and contained everything that we needed during our stay. Highly recommended!

About the host

Hosted by Shannon Barnett

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I am based in Toronto and I work in real estate. I also run vacation rental properties in Costa Rica. I'd love to help make your stay as special as possible. Let me know how I can help! Queen West is a wonderful location. I love the diversity of our neighbourhood and can't wait to share it with you.

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English, French, Spanish
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