Elise was incredibly welcoming. We were grateful that she communicated with us extensively and helped non-French-speakers like ourselves know how to get there and around. We had a late arrival; she gave us all the tips we needed and met us (around 11 p.m.) to help us get settled.

The apartment is small--as advertised--and the bathroom is the tightest part. Take that aspect of the description seriously. But the bed was comfortable, there was an under-counter fridge, and all the comforts of a studio apartment. It was clean and had many amenities you wouldn't get in a hotel. The open window kept us nice and cool. The neighborhood was great. The street itself LOOKS racy (sex shops around), but seemed quite safe. There were always people out and about, eating in cafes and walking (Parisians and tourists, it seems). And Montmartre was a fantastically cool and cozy neighborhood for walking, eating, shopping, etc. Access to the Metro was amazingly easy and close, which is a major plus.

Thanks, Elise, for a great time! You made it easy for us to make the most of our short time in Paris. (And we did!)