I received the recommendation of Virginie's apartment from someone in one of my Facebook traveling groups and I'm so glad I booked her apartment! I stayed there for 8 days/7 nights and for my first time in Paris, both the city and the apartment provided a wonderful experience for me! Virginie was kind enough to let me check in early at 9am. I didn't get to meet her (only because I was delayed getting there from the airport) but she was always responsive in her messaging. The apartment was very cute and bright with large double-door windows in the bedroom and living room. The bedroom window opens out onto the front of the building with a nice aerial view of the street (the apartment is on the 4th floor). The bedroom, kitchen, and living room were adorable, comfortable, and cozy. The duvet and sheets were stylish and the pillows and bed were comfortable. In the kitchen, I made good use of the fridge, microwave, sink, and coffee maker (she provided the single serve coffee pods). I watched TV in the living room in the mornings when I got ready and in the evenings to unwind before bed. Virginie didn't leave instructions for it but I figured out how to change the language from French to English for some shows/movies that are originally American (or English language) productions. The heater is in the living room and it works well, though I only used it on the first night (late September) as I was getting adjusted to Paris' fall weather. I think there's also a heater in the bedroom but I didn't use it. The wi-fi worked very well, too. There are a few downsides but none are deal breakers. The bathroom is very small -- the sink is about the size of a shoebox so I splashed outside of it when washing my face; when sitting on the toilet, my knees come up right to the edge of the sink counter; and it is a bit cramped in the shower (my elbows hit the shower walls and I'm even a petite gal) but there's a nice rainfall shower head. The walls of the apartment are thin -- the neighbors' squeaky doors sound like they're coming from right inside your own apartment but interestingly, you don't hear conversations, so maybe the walls aren't too thin. Note that there are 4 flights of stairs up to the apartment so be prepared for a good workout if you've got heavy luggage. I'm not necessarily complaining about any of this, as I understand there's always give and take with small apartments in the city; one just has to be prepared for what's there and know that the pros actually outweigh the cons. The apartment complex is quiet, the neighbors are friendly, and the neighborhood is safe. It is in an excellent location! Away from all the touristy madness but close enough to all the fun that the city offers. Step outside the apartment complex's front...