A Seaton Dream is one of the finest B&Bs I have ever enjoyed. The property is very well appointed and features a garden oasis in the back yard. Despite being over a century old, the B&B has been renovated with impressive modern amenities. Yet, the house still retains the charm of yesteryear.

Positives include:

- the wonderful host, Allan, who is gracious, warm, and charming. He was kind enough to give us extra time on the day of our departure
- hearty gourmet breakfast was tummy-filling and perfect start to the day
- the bathroom in our room, The West Wing, was outstanding. The sink and huge bathtub are stunning. Nice towels and lighting too, and we appreciated the tasteful built-in shampoo, conditioner, and body wash dispenser.
- decor and aesthetics are first rate
- location: Cabbaggetown is one of Toronto's oldest and most charming neighbourhoods. Seaton St is classic Cabbagetown; rows of Victorian era, wooden porch homes and townhouses on a quiet, tree-lined oasis

Negatives include:

-Noise bleed. This is an old house and not a hotel, so noise easily travels up through the walls and floors. We could easily hear conversations in the living room, and the stairwell is also noisy, due to the echoes off the lovely wooden floors. A floor runner would help alleviate some of this ambient noise.

-Location: the B&B is actually located on the southwest fringe of Cabbagetown; meaning that it is bordered on the west by Regent Park, by the south by Moss Park, and by the north by St James Town, all primarily populated by low-income residents living in social housing. There are many homeless people congregating in these neighbourhoods. Guests from other large cities (Montreal, Chicago, New York, etc.) will barely blink an eye but I think it is important to honestly point out that the 15-minute walk from the B&B to Dundas Square/Yonge Street is quite dodgy, especially at night.

Overall this is an impressive B&B and I do certainly recommend it, despite some of the negatives I mentioned above. The highlights definitely outrank the lowlights and with good sense and the right planning you would be hard-pressed to find a better B&B in Toronto.

Lovely B&B - nice modern facilities, quiet street and a great breakfast. Thank you Alan for being such a lovely host with 2 great breakfasts, excellent local suggestion for dinner. Look forward to coming again.

Spent two nights, Alan was a perfect host (Jamie was away). He was extremely welcoming and helpful (insisted on carrying our two heavy suitcases upstairs), gave us good advice on sightseeing and local restaurants - and can he cook a great breakfast! Our room (West Wing) was charming and modernised (the house is 102 years old) , clean and well appointed. Just a short walk to the city centre. And a short walk to lots of great restaurants. Check out The House of Parliament for upmarket pub-fare. Wouldn't hesitate to go back to A Seaton Dream and would definitely recommend.

It is always a happy dream to stay at the Seaton Dream. Jamie is a most accomodating host who will take care of any situation - meal preferences, room, directions to attractions, restaurant advisory. We have stayed here often and have never been disappointed with our accomodations or the friendliness of Jamie and Alan. Cheers, gentlemen, we look forward to our next visit.