I loved my stay at Elise’s place! I stayed here for about four months while going to school.
The studio is in a great location, located right out front of metro Blanche on the blue line so it was very easy to get anywhere in the city in 1-2 metro lines. It felt very central and easy to get around. It’s located right down the street from the Moulin Rouge, on a fairly busy and lively street with restaurants and sex shops, but feels like a safe area even at night. There are always people around a good mix of families / tourists. Even though the road is quite busy, the apartment is very quiet as it faces a back road. Of my 100+ nights there, I only had issues with loud music 2 nights – which I consider a miracle in a large city. The apartment is also right at the base of Montmarte and it’s an easy 12 minute walk up to Sacre Couer. It’s really a great area, with groceries, laundry, nightlife, and sights all within walking distance.
The apartment is on the fourth floor of the building, which was manageable – only a bit tricky with a heavy suitcase moving in and out. It gets pretty good light throughout the day. The kitchen is small, but perfect for one person. There’s a stove top with two burners, sink (newer than in the photos), mini fridge, microwave, toaster, etc. The bathroom is also small, but has everything you need.
There’s a good amount of storage in this apartment – more than what is pictured. There is a tall mirrored cabinet where you can hang things, with two wire drawers. Above the bed, Elise has added a shelf with several storage cubes. There are also storage cubes just under the bed that I used to organized my folded clothing.
Elise was a great host, very responsive and lovely! I felt very comfortable staying in her place and reaching out to her when I needed anything. I highly recommend staying here for a long-term stay in Paris.