What is Le Caïman?

By Mathieu Villeneuve, owner — I rent these two condos myself and I know exactly why guests get confused: the Airbnb listings say "Initial," not "Le Caïman." This page clears that up so you book with confidence.

Updated June 25, 2026.

If you've searched for "Le Caïman" in Quebec City and ended up confused, you're not alone — the name shows up in a few different places. Here's the clear answer: Le Caïman is two furnished condos you can rent for a short stay, inside a residential tower in Saint-Roch (Basse-Ville), at 735 Boulevard Charest Est. You're a 15-minute walk from Old Quebec, in the most food-forward neighbourhood in the city, with two perks the walled city rarely offers: free heated indoor parking and a rooftop pool.

Is Le Caïman legit?

Yes. Le Caïman is a registered, properly permitted short-term rental, not an informal sublet:

• Quebec permit: CITQ registration number 310961 (the provincial tourist-accommodation classification required to rent legally in Quebec).
• Professional management: operated by Initial Location, a Quebec City property-management company.
• Track record: 182 verified guest reviews averaging 4.86/5, with both units holding Airbnb "Guest Favourite" status.
• Protected booking channels: you can reserve on Airbnb or Booking.com (platform buyer protection) or book direct by phone — the same units, either way.

Why does Le Caïman appear as "Initial" on Airbnb and Booking?

This is the single most common point of confusion, so let's be precise: "Le Caïman" is the property's name; "Initial" is the management company that operates it. On the booking platforms, the units appear under the manager's naming convention rather than the building name — so the same condos show up under different titles:

They are the exact same condos — only the listing title differs. If you found us as "Initial" and want to confirm you're booking the right place, just call 581-999-1555 and we'll match the dates to the same unit.

The Le Caïman building

"Le Caïman" also refers to the residential tower at 735 Boulevard Charest Est, in Saint-Roch. The building offers a rooftop pool and terrace and heated underground parking — amenities our guests get to use. Our two rental units sit inside it: the #405 on the 4th floor and the #1104 on the 11th floor. We rent only these two condos, not the rest of the tower.

The two condos

Frequently asked questions

What is Le Caïman?

Le Caïman is a pair of furnished short-term-rental condos in the Saint-Roch district of Quebec City, 15 minutes' walk from Old Quebec. The two units are #405 (Cinema Loft) and #1104 (Matisse Penthouse), rated 4.86/5 over 182 verified reviews, managed by Initial Location (CITQ 310961).

Is Le Caïman legit and safe to book?

Yes — CITQ permit 310961, professionally managed by Initial Location, with both units holding Airbnb "Guest Favourite" status. Book through Airbnb/Booking for platform protection, or direct at 581-999-1555. Same units, both ways.

Why is Le Caïman listed as "Initial" on Airbnb and Booking?

"Le Caïman" is the property name; "Initial" is the management company. The platforms use the manager's titles — #405 as "Initial | Cinéma +Parking | Centre-ville de Québec" and #1104 as "Initial | Matisse | Québec + parc + piscine." They're the same condos.

What is the Le Caïman building?

It's the residential tower at 735 Boulevard Charest Est in Saint-Roch, with a rooftop pool and heated underground parking. Our two units (#405 and #1104) are inside it; we don't rent the other apartments.

How do I book Le Caïman, and is direct cheaper?

Book #405 or #1104 on Airbnb or Booking.com, or call 581-999-1555 to book direct — typically about 15% cheaper for the same condos, with free indoor parking either way.

Le Caïman · 735 Boulevard Charest Est, Saint-Roch, Quebec City, QC G1K 3J7 · CITQ 310961 · managed by Initial Location