Our stay with Alice was exceptional. The location was great - close to metro and bus stops, plenty of bakeries, cafes, and restaurants; safe and not at all touristy. The apartment was beautiful and very clean.
The day before our arrival, we had been in Barcelona the night of the Las Ramblas attack, so we were feeling a bit stressed and anxious. Alice made us feel like we were staying with family. She was incredibly welcoming, offering a delicious, freshly-baked cake and coffee. She had breakfast for us each day and was always available to help us figure out how to navigate various public transit. We speak next to zero French, but it was never an issue thanks to Alice's tablet. I can't recommend her place enough. We would stay with her again in a heartbeat.