I must say I was a bit afraid about staying somewhere like this my very first time in France from the U.S. But Kate explained every step of the way very well and once I arrived, I had the best time. Her roomates are truly amazing people and even though I never met Kate in person, I was really really happy staying at her place. It's extremely cozy! In the winter it's cold so bring lots of warm clothes. I will say you do have to climb 5 floors to her place and if you were carrying two huge suitcases like me, it was an adventure. But at the end of the day that didn't matter to me. I would recommend this place 100% to anyone and I would stay here again without a doubt when I go back to Paris. The location is amazing (really close to Moulin Rouge and Montmartre, where you can visit all the places from the movie "Amelie") all at walking distance. Again, loved it!!! :)