Catherina's gorgeous little studio was exactly what my boyfriend and I needed for our quick trip to Paris. The location was perfect — only a few minutes walk to the Seine, d'Orsay, and Louvre and steps away from a major Metro station — and the neighborhood was bustling with lovely little cafes and galleries.

Catherina was also incredibly communicative, helpful, and accommodating: the perfect host.

The only drawback to the studio is that it's itty-bitty. When you pull the couch out into the bed there isn't really any leftover space — but since we were usually out and about, this became a non-issue. I also rarely find pullout sofas comfortable, and unfortunately this was no exception. That being said, the many, many great things about this studio outweighed any minor drawbacks.