We never met Alexandra but her mother and grandmother welcomed us to this very quaint place. We had a great view of the city, including the Eiffel Tower, from little balconies off of our bedrooms. There was no kitchen, but there was a microwave and dishes and a table and chairs where we enjoyed some croissants purchased at the bakery downstairs. It was clean and comfortable. Thankfully my husband is strong and fit and was able to bring our suitcases up the narrow staircase to the sixth floor! C'est Paris! We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it, unless 6 flights of stairs are not for you and maybe not in 35 degree summer weather! But the hospitality was fantastic and a cold bottle of beer awaited us at the top!