Le Caïman is a 12-storey residential tower at 735 Boulevard Charest Est in Saint-Roch, Quebec City — rooftop pool, free heated indoor parking, a 15-minute walk from Old Quebec. We rent two furnished condos inside it: #405 Cinema Loft and #1104 Matisse Penthouse, up to 6 guests each.
★ 4.84/5 · 186 verified reviews · CITQ 310961 · free indoor parking · 15 min walk from Old Quebec
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 it all up — the building, the pool, and how to choose your stay — so you book with confidence.
Updated August 7, 2026.
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In short — Le Caïman is a 12-storey residential tower at 735 Boulevard Charest Est, in the Saint-Roch district of Quebec City, with a rooftop pool and terrace and heated underground parking — a 15-minute walk from Old Quebec. We rent two furnished condos inside it for short stays: #405 (Cinema Loft) and #1104 (Matisse Penthouse), up to 6 guests per unit, rated ★4.84/5 across 186 verified reviews. They're managed by Initial Location (CITQ 310961), which is why they show up as "Initial" on Airbnb and Booking. Best rate is direct: 581-999-1555.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 a residential tower in Saint-Roch (Basse-Ville), at 735 Boulevard Charest Est — and, for travellers, two furnished condos you can rent inside it for a short stay: #405 and #1104. 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.
"Le Caïman" refers first to the residential tower at 735 Boulevard Charest Est, in Saint-Roch. The facts, sourced:
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:
| Unit | What it's called here | How it appears on Airbnb / Booking |
|---|---|---|
| 4th floor | Le Caïman #405 — Cinema Loft | "Initial | Cinéma +Parking | Centre-ville de Québec" |
| 11th floor | Le Caïman #1104 — Matisse Penthouse | "Initial | Matisse | Québec + parc + piscine" |
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.
Yes. Le Caïman is a registered, properly permitted short-term rental, not an informal sublet:
Each of our two condos sleeps up to 6 guests (2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom), with free indoor parking, fibre Wi-Fi and access to the rooftop pool. They combine for 12 guests in the same tower.
4th floor · movie-themed. A loft with a decor inspired by the seventh art, in the heart of Saint-Roch. Who is it for? Families, groups of friends and film lovers who want a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.
2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom · 6 guests (2 queen beds + 1 sofa bed). ★ 4.88/5 (111 reviews) · Airbnb "Guest Favourite".
11th floor · penthouse. Panoramic views of Quebec City and the St. Lawrence River, Matisse-inspired decor. Who is it for? Couples, special occasions and anyone who wants the best view.
2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom · 6 guests (1 king + 1 queen + 1 sofa bed). ★ 4.79/5 (75 reviews).
In one sentence: choose the #405 for the cinema atmosphere on the 4th floor; the #1104 for the penthouse's panoramic view on the 11th. Both share the same building amenities (rooftop pool, free indoor parking, fibre Wi-Fi).
Le Caïman is a 12-storey residential tower at 735 Boulevard Charest Est, in the Saint-Roch district of Quebec City, with a rooftop pool and terrace and heated underground parking — a 15-minute walk from Old Quebec. Two furnished condos inside it are available for short-term rental: #405 (Cinema Loft, 4th floor) and #1104 (Matisse Penthouse, 11th floor), managed by Initial Location (CITQ 310961) and rated 4.84/5 over 186 verified reviews.
Le Caïman is at 735 Boulevard Charest Est, in the Saint-Roch district (Basse-Ville) of Quebec City, a 15-minute walk from Old Quebec — at the heart of the city's creative, tech and food district.
Yes. Le Caïman has a rooftop pool and terrace with city views (seasonal), plus heated underground parking. Guests of our two units, #405 and #1104, get access to them.
The building has 78 units managed by different operators — we rent only two condos, #405 (Cinema Loft) and #1104 (Matisse Penthouse). Ours can be booked direct, at the best rate with no platform service fees, on our booking engine or at 581-999-1555 — or through Airbnb and Booking if you prefer a platform.
Le Caïman is the property's own name; "Initial" is the property-management company that operates it. On Airbnb and Booking the units appear under the manager's naming convention — #405 shows as "Initial | Cinéma +Parking | Centre-ville de Québec" and #1104 as "Initial | Matisse | Québec + parc + piscine". They are the exact same condos as Le Caïman #405 and #1104; the name differs only because the listings use the manager's brand. Booking direct at 581-999-1555 confirms you are reserving the same units.
Yes. Le Caïman is a registered, permitted short-term rental: CITQ permit 310961, professionally managed by Initial Location, with 186 verified reviews averaging 4.84/5. #405 holds Airbnb "Guest Favourite" status (★4.88/111 reviews; #1104 shows ★4.79/75 reviews). You can book on Airbnb or Booking.com for buyer protection, or book direct by phone at 581-999-1555 — both are legitimate channels for the same units.
#405 Cinema Loft (4th floor) has a movie-inspired decor — ideal for families, groups of friends and film lovers. #1104 Matisse Penthouse (11th floor) has panoramic views of the city and the river — ideal for couples and special occasions. Both sleep up to 6 guests (2 bedrooms), with free indoor parking and fibre Wi-Fi, and combine for 12 guests in the same tower.
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#405 Cinema Loft or #1104 Matisse Penthouse — Saint-Roch, 15 min walk from Old Quebec, free indoor parking, rooftop pool.
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Le Caïman · 735 Boulevard Charest Est, Saint-Roch, Quebec City, QC G1K 3J7 · CITQ 310961 · managed by Initial Location
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