summer in montreal done right
settle in montrealwith people youactually connect with
live with 10 people. explore the city together. leave with real friends.
what's nest?
nest is for anyone who wants to spend a month or more in Montreal and doesn't want to figure it out alone.
moving somewhere new, even temporarily, is exciting in theory, but in reality it can feel disorienting and lonely.
real friendships are born out of shared experiences, close proximity over an extended period of time.
nest creates those conditions by bringing together 10 people to live, explore, and experience Montreal as a crew over 4 weeks.
the nest
what's included
- ✓private bedroom w/ desk
- ✓semi-private bathrooms
- ✓weekly cleaning service
- ✓all utilities included
- ✓terrace access
- ✓communal living + activities
milton-parc, montreal
central, walkable, and lively
your 4 weeks
a sneak peek at your summer
land & connect
Move in, meet your cohort, first dinner together, begin exploring the city as a group.
explore & expand
Group workouts, salsa class, group dinners, weekend festival and market as a crew.
deepen & belong
Neighbourhood deep-dives, spontaneous plans, coworking together, more festivals and nights out together. Montreal starts feeling like home.
lock it in
We close the cohort with a guided adventure through Old Montreal: team challenges, hidden gems, and a final celebration together.
all activities are optional, but trust us, you won't want to miss any ;)
meet your hosts
the nest builders
Paula Rayo
moved to montreal 5 years ago so she knows how hard a new start can feel.
remote worker who’s lived the loneliness and turned it around.
loves montreal + helping people feel at home in this city.
Mike Shu
montreal native with a cultural blend of different flavours.
part golden retriever, part comedian.
loves making everyone feel included and knows all the best spots.
we’ve done this before
before nest, we brought people together in medellín, turning strangers into a tight-knit crew through shared meals, city adventures, and spontaneous plans.
community happens fast when the conditions are right.
“we built nest because the people you share your journey with are just as important as the destination.”
— paula & mike
summer 2026 cohorts
june cohort
june 1 - june 30
july cohort
july 1 - july 31
pricing
founding cohort
founding members rate
- ✓private bedroom
- ✓all utilities
- ✓built-in community from day 1
optional add-ons
ready to join the flock?
apply now and take the first step toward your most memorable summer yet. spots are limited, we keep cohorts small for a reason.
apply in 2 mins
quick application, no essay required
quick chat
15-min call to see if we're a fit
get your spot
confirm and start counting down!