We just returned from 4 days and 3 nights in Montreal where we stayed at D&D's. Everything was perfect - just as described by the many TripAdvisor members before us. I was originally going to book a place in the heart of Old Montreal, but when I found D&D's online, the reviews convinced me that I had to go there and we were not disappointed!

A five minute walk to the metro and a short train ride gets you into the Old City or downtown making this a very convenient location where we could just park our car and leave it all weekend (and the parking is free in their own private lot!). In retrospect, it was nice to stay in this quiet neighbourhood rather than in the middle of all the action on a very busy long weekend.

Dorothy & David have lovingly renovated this beautiful home. Wide plank hardwood floors, exposed brick walls and a fabulous skylight in our bathroom were just a few of the highlights. The decor is french country with beautiful linens in the bed and bath and some special added touches in the room like a vanity and makeup mirror and plush bathrobes and slippers. The wine glasses and a corkscrew came in very handy too!

Breakfast was another highlight. Why go 'continental' when you can have a beautifully presented gourmet breakfast every morning including juice, coffee and fruit & yogurt. Our favourite breakfast was the lemon ricotta pancakes with a dollop of whipped cream and real Quebec Maple Syrup. When we asked for the recipe, Dorothy immediately obliged. She has extra copies around because someone always asks for it!

We also enjoyed their lovely deck right off the kitchen, where guests were welcome to sit and relax with a glass of wine and admire the gorgeous potted plants giving a feel of a lush garden. It gave us the opportunity to mix with some of the other guests and with David and Dorothy where everyone exchanged tips on what to do in Montreal.

We can't wait to go back to Montreal and do some of the activities that we just didn't have time for. We will definitely stay at D&D's next time.

Planning rather late, we were very lucky to get a last-minute booking for one night on a holiday weekend. (Normally there would have been a two-night minimum, but there'd been a hole in the schedule.) Even before we made our trip, Dorothy and David were very helpful, responding quickly by email to a couple of questions we had.

Once there, I was impressed by our pretty room, which was immaculately clean and comfortable. We went out for a late dinner of great Indian food at one of several local restaurants recommended by Dorothy. This involved a pleasant walk through the quiet neighbourhood the B & B is in to a commercial area a few blocks away, past some interesting historic buildings and an inviting-looking bike path. (At breakfast everyone else at the table was planning to follow D & D's suggestion for local bike rental; as we were moving our student daughter into an apartment we had to pass!)

Breakfast was terrific and the table setting for it lovely. We did not sit out on the deck, but would have done so if we'd had more time - beautiful little garden, loads of potted plants and colour. All in all: a brief but entirely positive stay.

We stayed at this B&B for a weekend. Let me start by saying that the home itself is beautifully decorated but we had a few negative experiences. First off the water flow in the shower puts new meaning to the words "low-flow". Everyone has stated great things about their breakfasts but we were not that impressed. For the first breakfast we had lemon pancakes and then for the second breakfast we had an omelete with muffins that were rock hard and had the same batter as the pancakes. The B&B is not downtown as indicated but on the outskirts of Montreal in a very noisy neighbourhood and kinda creepy at night, We questioned our safety when walking home. There were a couple of times where we felt uncomfortable around our hosts as well due to a few awkward comments made. We stayed in the Napoleon room which was beautiful but right beside the entrance which kinda limits privacy. The cd player in the room did not work and they advertise a fridge but it is stock full of food for the breakfasts so keeping food in it is not the best idea. We had a hard time fitting in one bottle of wine. The great thing is that they weren't booked when we called so we were able to reserve the day of.

I found D&Ds on Tripadvisor. Relying on my trusty fellow Advisors, I was not disappointed! We paid CAN$170 (with tax) for each of two weekend nights -- and I would say this is one of the best hotel/inn values around anywhere.

This three room B & B is located in a safe lower-middle class section of Montreal. It is certainly not located in a posh section of town, but what the neighborhood lacks in class, it gains in convenience. The Metro is two easy blocks away from the B & B -- and everything worth seeing on a short visit to Montreal is within a few stops on the same Metro line. It was quite remarkable just how easy it was to see the city using D&Ds as a home base. Also, the awesome Atwater food market is nearby -- as is the Canal.

We stayed in the Napoelan Room. Located on the main floor, it was a bit overcrowded with furniture, but still very tastefully decorated. What struck my wife and I first was the SPOTLESS cleanliness. We are picky travelers (I had clorox wipes in the trunk of my car ready to use in an emergency!). This room was among the cleanest I have ever witnessed. The shower, sink and commode were gleaming white. The sheets and bedspead smelled and looked completely sanitized. And, the entire Inn was in tip-top condition. The only negative (and it's not even really worth mentioning) was a broken sliding screen door to the lovely deck.

The king bed was comfortably firm - and the overload of pillows was luxurious and homey. The amenities were excellent -- from the linen sprays, to the green tea shampoo and body wash (although, sadly, the goat's milk products are no more!) -- to the fluffy large white towels and bathrobes. Even the toilet paper was soft (a true blessing for some of us with tender bums!).

We enjoyed two delicious breakfasts: Blueberry pancakes and sausage with real Canadian maple syrup one morning -- and english muffin with poached eggs, lox and asparagus the next. Both meals started with fresh fruit - and there was an abundance of coffee, fresh OJ and the like.

What makes this Inn even more of a step beyond are the two owners: Dorothy and David. We spent a wonderful evening with them on their deck chatting away as though we were all old friends. They were the most gracious hosts - offering us their personal wine to drink and then sharing an ordered-in dinner when it was too late to run out to eat. Talk about above and beyond! (Note: Travelers should not expect these type of offerings - and we were sure to pay for dinner, and offered to pay for the wine too. I suspect some B&B travelers may think this type of thing is included -- but, note well, it is not!)

Add to this a wonderful guest kitchen, stocked with homemade cookies, cocoa, teas, juice and water. There also have more tourist pamphlets, maps and books than any visitor could need (not to mention David's fabulous knowledge of the city).

We had the opportunity to view the suite upstairs - and the bathroom with the infamous skylight. Both are lovely.

Finally, be sure to stop by Dorothy's newly opened boutique (it's not the garage sale shop on the corner -- but, the beautiful boutique next door). She opened it up special for the Inn guests on the Monday we left. We were truly glad that she did.

Thank you David and Dorothy for this wonderful place. You're giving many travelers a truly special gift!