Mimi's home was wonderful. It's located outside of the city, but the suburb of Verdun itself has some great shops, bakeries, and cafes. The metro stations nearby are about a 20 minute walk, but it's a nice walk. We were able to leave my car parked on her street and take the metro into the city, which saved us parking costs. Mimi provides two comfy beds and a key to the room. You share her kitchen and bathroom so she expects you to clean up after yourself. She also has a beautiful terrace in the backyard and a beautiful garden. She gave us plenty of pointers on how to get around and various places to visit. We stayed for three days and it was very pleasant.