Valerie was warm and welcoming, and was responsive resolving a couple minor things that came up. The studio is airy and light, looks just like the pictures. Safe, quiet neighborhood and building. Fantastic location 1 block from the Seine River, 10-15 min walk from the Eiffel Tower and 10 min walk to St. Germain.

Positives:
+ studio was clean, bright and cheery. big windows let in lots of light. you can even see the top of the Eiffel Tower over the building across the way, lit up at night.
+ quiet floor with little noise. it seems to be a floor of many small apartments but it seemed very few people came and went. perhaps in summer (students?) are off on holiday and not around.
+ Valerie had left 2 little chocolate cookie packets in the fridge, a nice small touch. It was great to have the fridge to buy a few things and a microwave if needed.
+ her parents let me in and though we couldn't communicate well (they only speak French, I speak English and other languages), we somehow got in and they were sweet and friendly. Also they called Valerie for me to chat with. she was again was warm and welcoming.
+ Valerie checked in a couple of times while I was there to make sure all was fine.
+ this location is central, amazing for walking to the Eiffel Tower, along the Seine or quickly geting into St. Germain neighborhood just 10 min walk away.

Misc:
- there was trouble getting wifi access but I think now Valerie will post the information in the studio so you have it immediately upon arrival and don't have to try and reach her later to get the correct into.
- the shower space is tiny so might not work for a very tall or larger person to get into.
- fyi: the studio has shower and sink. the toilet is down the hall and you use a key to use it.
- fyi: the studio is around the corner from the address she'll give as where to meet. i waited in the lobby of the address given, but turned out i needed to meet her parents outside and we went around the corner to the actual entry of other building.

It was a great stay!