"113 Ward Ave. is a nice house to live in as the kitchen, washrooms, and bedroom I am living in are all well kept and furnished. The location is amazing as it is a 5 minute walk to both campus and Fortinos, as well as a 3 minute walk to the HSR bus stop for the 5 or 51 route. Even with 6 people living in the house, there is enough space in the kitchen and washroom to accommodate us all. The landlord is excellent as he address any complications that arise in the house, and is very kind and responsive to our emails. In addition, the shed in the backyard is extremely accessible and useful for anyone who wants to keep their bike safe overnight. I highly recommend 113 Ward to McMaster students!"
Matthew Ho, IBioMed student, Dec 2023
Matthew Ho, IBioMed student, Dec 2023
113 Ward Avenue is a wonderful place to live for McMaster students. As being a graduate student myself, I lived in 3 houses before 113 Ward Avenue and faced issues with the landlords/properties. Unfortunately, every one of them misguided the students and always lied about their availability/facilities. Luckily, I found the listing for 113 Ward Avenue and got the opportunity to meet Hubert (Homeowner; 113 Ward Avenue). In my personal experience, all the observations have been positive, that are difficult to describe in a single paragraph. Following are my observations throughout the experience: 1) House is very well maintained/clean and landlord makes sure to clean/fix everything before the tenants move in, 2) Landlord and his family are very cooperative and respond quickly to any query/issue, 3) Compared to all the other landlords I interacted with and have heard stories from my friends, Hubert is truthful to his words and tries his level best to provide comfortable environments to tenants, 4) Tenants are provided a 24h advance notice before the arrival of landlord to fix any issue so that no one gets disturbed, 5) Hydro/Internet facilities run uninterrupted, 6) There are two refrigerators to be shared between 6 tenants that allow everyone to have ample space for the groceries, 7) Living room comes furnished with a television, 8) AC/heating works perfectly fine, 9) Schedule for garbage disposal and cleaning for each tenant and 10) Two clean and well maintained washrooms. I personally vouch for Hubert and his property, feel free to contact me.
Faizan Saleem, PhD Candidate, Department of Biology, Nov 2022
Faizan Saleem, PhD Candidate, Department of Biology, Nov 2022
"113 Ward is an excellent option for McMaster students since it is very close to the campus. The house also has almost all the facilities that a tenant needs: two bathrooms, laundry, drier, dishwasher, bike shed, and even a TV. You can easily access the groceries, parks, trails and enjoy the patio when the weather is nice. More importantly, Miecznikowskis are a great family; they are super prudent and helpful in their responsibilities against the tenants. Honestly, as an international student, my family and I are grateful for their support and responsiveness in our adaptation period to a new country. You can trust them without any hesitation."
Ulas, PhD Political Science student from Turkey, Aug 2021
Ulas, PhD Political Science student from Turkey, Aug 2021
"113 Ward has been a great place to live. The location is ideal as it’s close to campus and Fortinos. The house is managed well, as the landlord is organized and is very responsive to emails and texts. The house was also furnished which made it very easy to move in. Overall, I would highly recommend 113 Ward to anyone who is looking for a close and comfortable place to live."
Aarani, Engineering student, Nov 2019
Aarani, Engineering student, Nov 2019
"I lived at 113 ward for two years and it was the best student living experience I had in my undergrad. All of my roommates and I agree that this house is a great place to live for any group of students at McMaster. To begin, it is in a prime location very close to campus as well as fortinos, shoppers drug mart, Tim Hortons and various restaurants. The house itself is very bright and comfortable and provides all of the amenities you would need including a dishwasher. It is in great condition and very well kept by the landlord. Hubert is very personable and responds to texts and emails very quickly. He was always able to deal with any problems in the house in a timely manner. I would highly recommend this house to everyone."
Lauren, Life Sciences student, Nov 2018
Lauren, Life Sciences student, Nov 2018
“As a current tenant, I can honestly say that 113 Ward has been a home away from home while I attend McMaster University. Only a short 5-minute walk to campus, this house makes for the ideal student living experience. The well-maintained house has just had new windows installed that brighten up the already homey and well-equipped house. The house is not only close to campus but is also conveniently located near the Hamilton-Branford rail trail (goes directly to Fortinos), is down the street from a convince store/gas station and Tim Horton’s and is only steps away from the Emerson at Ward bus stop. The landlord is personable and very diligent in keeping the house in prime condition. He responds promptly to emails and messages when problems with the house arise. I would highly recommend living at 113 Ward to any student and praise Hubert, the landlord for all of his hard work in maintaining this wonderful home.”
Andrea, Nursing student, Nov 2017
Andrea, Nursing student, Nov 2017
"113 Ward is a homey and well-equipped house. The many windows, mold-free bathrooms, and spacious kitchen are some highlights of the house that make it a comfortable and pleasant place to live. It is close enough to the McMaster campus that walking is never a hassle. The house being already furnished is another convenience. The landlord is personable and reliable in communication, both through email and in person when needed. Any issues with appliances were promptly fixed, and done well. I highly recommend it to anyone searching for a comfortable and clean home."
Noel, Integrated Science student, Nov 2016
Noel, Integrated Science student, Nov 2016
"I’ve been at 113 Ward Ave. for over 2 years now and it has been the most pleasant living arrangement I’ve had to date. The rooms are nice and well-lit, quite spacious compared to the cramped small rooms of the usual “house”. The place itself has all the furnishings one would expect including a TV, well-equipped kitchen, laundry, etc. The cleaning schedule also keeps the space clean and organized. Moreover, it’s located fairly close to the university, assuring any commute to be less than 5 minutes for those busy mornings. Fortinos, convenience stores and restaurants are also just moments away. Hubert, the landlord, is amicable and extremely responsible, dealing with situations promptly and appropriately. I can’t recommend this place enough."
Dennis, Biochemistry student, Nov. 2015
Dennis, Biochemistry student, Nov. 2015
"As a third year undergrad, my stay at 113 ward has been quite pleasant. The facilities provide all necessities required and then some, and the landlord is quick to fix any problems that may arise such as replacing faulty toilets or old blinds in a very timely fashion. With a weekly schedule to disperse cleaning tasks evenly amongst tenants, and frequent contact via email, the house remains in a constant state of good condition. I would highly recommend 113 to any student, as it also is just a short distance away from McMaster, down the street from a convenience store and bus stop as well as being right beside the Hamilton-Brantford rail trail."
Marc, Humanities student, Dec 2014
Marc, Humanities student, Dec 2014
"113 Ward Ave is a great place to stay, which is why I plan on staying yet another year in this wonderful house. The house is in great condition and if something ever does need fixing the landlord is more than happy to fix it. The landlord does an excellent job at responding to e-mails and will most likely get back to you within a day. The house is also conveniently located very close to McMaster and the near by Fortinos. I would highly recommend 113 Ward Ave to any student of McMaster due to the great location from the university."
Matt, Comp Science student, Dec 2013
Matt, Comp Science student, Dec 2013
"I would highly recommend 113 Ward Ave to any student requiring a place to stay. The house and individual bedrooms are excellent and well kept by the landlord. We never had any issues with the house during my two year stay. If any questions or assistance was needed the landlord was always available."
Stephanie, Chem Eng student, Sep 2013
Stephanie, Chem Eng student, Sep 2013
“I'm a second year undergrad, and out of the three places I've stayed so far this one is definitely the best. With a five minute walk to McMaster and Fortinos it's also incredibly convenient as well as being quite reasonably priced for how much is provided. This house also comes with one of the best landlords I’ve ever met being very friendly as well as helping with any problems you might have. Highly recommend staying here.”
Rory, Software Eng student, Apr 2013
Rory, Software Eng student, Apr 2013
"I'm an exchange student currently living at 113 Ward. It is a nice and quite place to live at 5min walking from McMaster and near the convenient store. The house is well furnished and clean. Hubert, the landlord, is really helpful: whenever we have an issue or a question, he is ready to help us. If I had to stay longer than one year in Canada, I will definitively stay in this house."
Tiphaine, MBA student from France, Nov 2012
Tiphaine, MBA student from France, Nov 2012
"As a current tenant of 113 Ward, I am enjoying the place. As a graduate student, I've lived at many different places throughout my undergrad... and this has been my best experience so far. The house is functional and fulfills all my necessary needs. It's also nice to have an involved landlord. He is always willing to help out with any issues around the house, including the maintenance of the outside of the house. He has thought of many ways to make it an enjoyable space for everyone. Prior to his visits, he maintains our privacy by letting us know ahead of time. The location is also convenient. One thing to note is that I didn't view the place in person before signing the agreement, and I don't regret my decision. The pictures are accurate and with a trusting landlord like Hubert I'd recommend the place."
Esther, Child Studies, Nov 2012
Esther, Child Studies, Nov 2012
"I'm an exchange student in engineering from France, currently living in 113 Ward. It is a really pleasant place to live, quiet and clean. The landlord doesn't hesitate to fix some housework issues that can happen sometimes, even if he's coming back from holidays, is doing all the work he has told in the rental agreement and really wants his tenants' happiness. This is a pleasure to deal with this kind of landlord !"
Adrien, M.Comp Eng student from France, Nov 2012
Adrien, M.Comp Eng student from France, Nov 2012
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