Where do i even start with all the amazing and wonderful things about Mark's place. I think the only appropriate way is to make a list.
1. Condo/flat View - beautiful, modern, breathtaking view, wrap around terrace with amazing view of the Eiffel Tower equipped with a sitting area for drinking wine and relaxing as well as a 4 person dining table to eat dinner outside. The dinner table inside the house has a direct view to the Tower and the beautiful city.
2. Condo/flat amenities - The entire flat is beautiful. The bedrooms are large, the closet in the master bedroom is my "wish list" built in closet. The water closet is separate and apart from the shower/tub - which i love. There is a full washer and drier - which for traveling with kids is amazing. The shower has a rain shower- again "wish list" item for my own house. The Kitchen is 100% beautiful and fully equipped for any needs.
3. Livingroom/TV area - Spacious, big, comfortable. A wonderful place to relax after a long day of sightseeing with 16 month old twins.
4. Bedroom - I know i mentioned above the bedrooms were large, but to give perspective.. we fit two portable cribs in the room and still had plenty of space to walk around. Mark and Florinda went above and beyond. I mentioned to them that i have twins traveling with us. Without us even asking, they went out of their way to find a second crib so that each twin could have their own sleeping space. This touch was just so kind and thoughtful.
5. Two Story - The flat has a beautiful circular staircase that adds to the charm. The main floor is the bedrooms and living area is on the upper level. The coolest feature to me is that both floors are accessible by the elevator.
6. Location - I would say centrally located because we were a 10 minute uber ride from EVERYTHING.. .with the exception of the Notre Dame- that took about 15-18 minutes. Since we had our twins we didn't use the metro or public transportation, but Uber was incredibly convenient. The Uber rides were anywhere from 7 USD to 12 USD.
7. Food - There is a bakery shop, two grocery stores within 5 minute walking distance, and a fruit stand around the corner. This was very convenient to stock up the fridge and have the necessary items on hand. Mark also sent us a lovely email with recommendations on certain dining experiences. We ate at two of the places he recommended and we were not disappointed. The service and food were phenomenal.
8. Check-in/Logistics - Florinda contacted us via Whatsapp before our departure from the US and ensured we had all the necessary information to secure our check-in. She even went above and beyond to allow us to check in a bit early as the day we arrived there was some rain and our plan to originally sight-see until our regular check-in was cut short. She walked us through the entire apartment and showed us all the important items: heat, light, laundry, kitchen, NESPRESSO machine :-) etc.
9. Lastly, i would say that the value of what you receive in amenities, location and service exceeds the price. Therefore, amazing deal in my opinion. Mark is an amazing host and Florinda ensures a smooth stay.