My primary concern for finding a place to stay is a comfortable bed and a hot shower with good water pressure. Romain's place had both. I was astounded at how well I slept there! Other items I hope for are a coffee maker, blow dryer, wooden hangers, and iron with an ironing board. Romain had all of those plus Nespresso capsules for me to use. As I was traveling light it was important for me to have a washing machine. Romain provided soap and instructions on how to use the machine. There were also two clothes lines in the shower and I found almost everything dried within 10 hours. Other niceties were the down pillows, a heated towel rack, and plenty of drawer space in both the bedroom and bathroom. The apartment is charming, comfortable, and so attractive with Romain's artwork hanging on the walls. The added touches of fresh flowers and a bowl of fresh fruit made me feel welcome in an unfamiliar country. The neighborhood was great! There were lots of places to eat, many places worth seeing within walking distance, and lots of options for public transportation. Best of all Romain took the time to show me how everything worked in his apartment. After that he gave me a tour of the neighborhood so I would know where the grocery store is, what restaurants he recommended, a good street to go to for the bakeries, cheeses shops, and best produce. Romain messaged me regularly to make sure everything was okay and to let me know about special events. I am so happy I decided to stay at "A Haven of Peace in the Paris Heart" and had the good fortune to have Romain as a host!