Elvire was an awesome host. From the very beginning, she was extremely responsive and flexible. At first I wasn't sure our reservation would work out due to a scheduling issue, but Elvire very kindly helped sort it out. I really appreciated that. The home guide she wrote is a great resource and I definitely referred to it for tips. I took her suggestion of the best bakery in the neighborhood and visited several times :) The kitchen was fully stocked, with more than the basics. I took advantage of this and cooked breakfast a few times - definitely a bonus to staying here vs. a hotel. I was with my mother and brother to begin with, and my father joined us later in the trip. The couch was comfortable to sleep on, though I slept on an air mattress most nights and was fine with that as well. The space gets great natural light. The view out of the windows is refreshing, as is the shower with its "rainshower" shower head :). The building itself is quite quiet. I barely saw anyone else enter or exit (maybe due to the fact that it was summertime and we were out for most of the day), except once when I happened to meet one of the other tenants. He was very kind and suggested a park in the area, as I was just coming back from running outside. The neighborhood is also quiet and pleasant, with all of your basic necessities super close - bakery, grocery, ATM, pharmacy, etc. There are also some cute shops in the neighborhood. The closest metro was maybe a 10-15 minute walk away. Not too far. We used the metro quite a bit. I really enjoyed the restaurant "Les Puces des Batignolles" which is literally around the corner from the apartment, if even. We had a wonderful stay in Paris, in the Batignolles neighborhood, and in Elvira's home. Thank you for having us and for being a great host!