This place exceeded our expectations in EVERY way! Piko was the best and kindest host we have come across! She met us at the apartment, despite us being delayed due to the metro strike in Paris. She was very thorough going through the workings of the apartment, and made sure we were comfortable with how things operated. We absolutely appreciated all of the local places she recommended for food. Her suggestions are spot-on, and one would be foolish to not visit as many as possible on your visit. The apartment was spotless! We felt comfortable and safe the entire time we were there. And the quietness of this place is no joke. This apartment is in the heart of Paris; yet from the moment you close the main door to the complex you can absolutely feel the city sounds melt away. Inside the apartment it is wonderfully quiet and comfortable. My four-year-old daughter referred to Piko's apartment as our "nest" and she is right. At the end of each day, I looked forward to the final climb up the stairs to her place, because I knew once we walked in that door we could be utterly relaxed. The beds are wonderfully comfortable and the bathroom very spacious. The kitchen is incredibly well-appointed. I love to cook and her kitchen had everything I needed (and more!) to prepare our meals, including our special Christmas Day dinner. We will not only make this our homebase the next time we are in Paris, we will refer everyone we know that is going to Paris to stay here when they visit. We cannot say enough about how much we adore Piko! She made us feel like a welcome member of her family the whole time we were in Paris. We cannot wait to come back!