Built in 1910, this immaculate and cozy home has retained many of its original decorative touches, including excellent examples of Edwardian stained-glass windows, antiques, and a collection of original watercolors. Two pet cats wander the premises. A full breakfast—such as Canadian bacon, eggs, preserves, and heavenly French toast from a family recipe—is served on an antique oak table surrounded by fragrant plants and overlooking a colorful garden. Start your morning with a jog through one of the city's quietest neighborhoods, or take a nature hike through Balfour Park, an almost untouched tract of ravine forest, both close at hand. Pros: steps to Summerhill subway station, upscale residential neighborhood, accommodating owner. Cons: no Internet access, limited guest rooms, not for business travelers.
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