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VRBO · ID 5048244
*Spacious* - 2 BDRM home in Kensington Market
Kensington Market / University district
87 Oxford St, Unit 2, Toronto, ON M5T
Shower audit
VISUALLY VERIFIEDLocation and transit
Where it sits
Property pins are approximate where booking platforms obscure the exact location. Dashed lines show geographic context, not transit routes.
Living and working
- Beds
- Two queen beds (host describes 2 bedrooms; VRBO bed widget incorrectly says 0)
- Work setup
- Large upper-bedroom den, second bedroom, and closed living/dining rooms provide excellent separation for two workers. WiFi is listed but no guest quantified its speed or reliability; two reviews warn that the upper floor can remain hot or humid despite AC.
- AC / laundry / WiFi
- Yes · Dedicated in-unit laundry room · Yes
- Stairs / privacy
- Private second/third-floor suite in a two-unit Victorian duplex, with another household or rental below. Access requires two steep, narrow flights with tall risers, according to a guest. Exterior cameras monitor the front and side entry points.
Perceived privacy
MODERATE RISK · 6.5/10MODERATE: The interior is advertised as a fully private, unshared unit with keyless entry and a private balcony, and none of the 15 matched Airbnb reviews reports a host entering the accommodation. The host appears to manage remotely rather than live adjacent. However, this is Unit 2 of a duplex, so another household or rental is below; exterior cameras cover the front and side entrances; Airbnb discloses potential noise; and a positive guest said the urban setting is less suitable for anyone seeking a quiet retreat. One March guest also alleged that an undisclosed co-host called four times from an outside number and encouraged an off-Airbnb booking. Public search records connect the host portfolio to a formerly indexed GG Property Group/HolidayFuture direct-booking portal, but the portal now returns 404 and does not prove the alleged calls occurred.
This is an evidence-based perception score, not a guarantee. It weighs host/tenant proximity, shared access, quiet-hour constraints, cameras, and reported sound transfer.Internet confirmation
CONFIRMEDConfirmed in the captured source amenities: WiFi or internet access is explicitly listed.
Connection speed and reliability were not independently tested.Important complaints and caveats
MATCHED AIRBNB REVIEW AUDIT (15 reviews, 4.6/5): 13 guests gave five stars, repeatedly praising the Kensington location, roominess, comfortable queen beds, responsive hosting, and generally clean condition. One guest specifically called the upper shower deluxe, corroborating the visual shower score. The downside is a serious turnover-management tail risk: a March 3-star guest reported dead bugs, food residue, dirty kitchenware, debris, a badly stained bathmat, missing soap/toilet paper, repeated calls from an undisclosed co-host, an off-platform booking suggestion, and no useful host response. A May 1-star guest reported dirty rugs/crumbs, damp linens left in the dryer, missing supplies, and a mouse, then left for a hotel. Later May–August reviews are overwhelmingly positive, so these failures do not appear constant, but their overlap makes them material. Two otherwise-positive guests reported upstairs heat or humidity despite AC/fans. Another warned that both stair flights are unusually steep and narrow, and that this lively location is not a quiet retreat. No review identified poor water pressure, inadequate hot water, an uncomfortable bed, host entry, or inaccurate bathroom photos. The host profile's broader 4.35/5 rating across 26 reviews is weaker than this property's rating and supports caution about management consistency.
Booking and registration evidence
- Availability
- VERIFIED: Sep 12–20, 2026; 2 adults; 8 nights; booking control available (not clicked)
- Cancellation
- Only 50% refund (minus service fee) before Aug 29 at 11:59 PM; no refund after.
- Registration
- STR-2601-HPVYBX
- Address confidence
- EXACT Toronto city CSV match
- Price evidence
- US$3,196 for 8 nights, all fees included on VRBO (refreshed Aug 24). The matched Airbnb listing showed US$3,394 total and a stricter non-refundable policy.
A leading remaining option for its exceptional registered location, excellent two-person work separation, comfortable beds, and a visually plus review-verified large shower. Book only through VRBO or Airbnb and keep all communication and payment on-platform. Material drawbacks are the over-budget price, weak cancellation, steep stairs, upper-floor heat risk, entry-point cameras, duplex/urban-noise uncertainty, and two severe but non-majority cleanliness/management failures among 15 Airbnb reviews.
Research snapshot initially verified August 22, with selected listing updates through August 24, 2026. Prices and availability can change. Opening a source does not reserve or book it.