I am a study abroad student living in London who needed a place to stay in Paris for a long weekend to visit some friends. I was looking for something more private than a hostel, especially since I was to be staying by myself. I speak minimal (bad) French, but Helene and I were able to communicate well and amicably throughout. She was very nice, thoughtful, and welcoming. The apartment is in a lovely, quiet, safe area of Paris, very close to the metro stop Ecole Militaire (direct line to place de la Concorde, Opera, Bastille, etc.). The room was very comfortable, of course clean, and it was easy to get in and out of the building with the code+key. I would highly recommend staying with Helene to any single travelers looking for peaceful, pleasant, and easy accommodation--and at a great price!