Wella and and her apartment elevated our first-time Paris experience from great to thoroughly-enjoyable.

For starters, the view from the apartment is unparalleled. While the pictures of the flat are accurate, they cannot sufficiently describe the view of the Eiffel Tower and surrounding Parisian building that fill the windows like an IMAX film. 6 days, and it never got old.

The apartment itself was clean, well-appointed, sufficiently-stocked, in good working condition, and spacious. The beds and bedrooms were fine, and there was plenty of spots for my wife and I to get some work done (this was partially a business trip after all) without losing site of the tower. If there was any negative, which is a stretch to find any, it was that there are still some cosmetic fixes to be done after what-appears to be some upgraded decorating throughout the apartment.

The building is in a great location to experience the tourist attractions as well as the local lifestyle. We walked to the Eiffel Tower (duh), along the Seine, to the Arc de Triomphe, to several different restaurants, and to the subway for a short ride to the Louvre. The neighborhood felt safe and homey as there are several schools nearby, both elementary and collegiate, adding a young vibe to a historic area. We even opted for the full experience by walking over to the nearby Rue Cler to buy fresh bread and veggies from the street vendors, gourmet meats from a local butcher, and several bottles of wine from a local “cave” owner, and then enjoyed a home-cooked meal from a functional kitchen with a view that cannot be beat by any restaurant.

To top off this great experience was Wella, a superb host. Not only was she and her husband there to greet my wife for an early check-in and answer all our questions, but Wella remained responsive throughout our entire stay. She is a knowledgeable and accommodating host that left thoughtful touches in the flat, making us feel right at home.

We will definitely come back to this apartment if we are in Paris.