One of the best things about Stephanie's place is the convenience of being right by a metro station in the 7th Arr. This meant that after a long day's walking, it wasn't too far out of our way to pop in and drop of bags (or catch a quick nap) before heading out again. The Carrefour over the road only closes at 11h30, so we always had supplies for breakfast and other snacks. Rue Cler, also just over the road was full of lovely food shops (the kinds of which we don't see in South Africa), and being so close to the Eiffel Tower resulted in a few early morning runs around the Champ de Mars. Regarding the apartment, it is small but cozy. The washing machine was a big bonus and the kitchen had everything I needed to make a decent omelette du fromage :). Stephanie is quick to respond to any queries you may have and will even provide suggestions, from good restaurants to where to you can find an Edith Piaf vinyl. I would definitely recommend a stay at her place next time you're in Paris.