Several days before my trip, Celine provided all of the information I needed to meet her outside the building. She was waiting for me when I arrived, greeted me with a smile, and was eager to show me my "home" for the week. She was incredibly warm and welcoming, which was much appreciated after an 11-hour flight from LA.

The apartment was exactly as described and looked identical to the pictures. It was incredibly spacious, and Celine provided a small welcome package, which included some cookies, pasta, pasta sauce, coffee, sugar, juice, and bottled water.

The neighborhood was perfect. The apartment is directly across from a small Italian restaurant and one block away from a small bakery. A tapas bar and a Thai restaurant are also about a block away. Next door are two grocery stores. Celine offered several recommendations for bakeries, restaurants, and other places in the neighborhood to visit in addition to those establishments nearby.