I spent two nights at Yankel's beautiful apartment during a short romantic break to Paris with my girlfriend- it was simply perfect.

Firstly, the room was exactly what we were looking for; clean, cosy, stylish and exactly as it appears in the pictures. The tall ceilings and simple decor make the room feel large and there is ample space for two with a large wardrobe and dressing table with a mirror. The bed was incredibly comfy and situated on the third floor facing out onto a quiet street we both slept perfectly. Whilst small, the bathroom has a large shower, lots of hot water and clean towels- the only issue being if you are tall your feet may touch the door whilst sitting on the loo! The kitchen is fitted with all the amenities you'd need (kettle, small hob, microwave etc) and even a small coffee machine for the mornings.

The neighbourhood is great! Super safe but with a real buzz- loads of fantastic wine bars, cafes and boulangeries and even a Monoprix mini supermarket right below the entrance to the building. We found some great cocktail bars- our favourite being 'The Experimental Cocktail Club' which is just around the corner on the way to Les Halles- great music, excentric menu and mysterious atmosphere. Sentier Metro Station is a short 3 minute walk away providing direct access to Gare Du Nord but my advice to those comfortable on a bike- do it by Velib! There are several Velib stations nearby and you really do get to see the best of Paris which is only a short, picturesque cycle ride away! Most importantly though the apartment is walking distance from the Louvre and incredibly easy to reach almost any part of Paris, day or night.

The only issue with our entire stay was that their was a very slight damp smell when we arrived, originating from a small patch of mould under one of the windows. This was easily sorted by opening the windows for a few minutes and a quick spray of some aftershave testers we picked up during the day.

Yankel himself was incredibly helpful and very quick to respond throughout. He even let us drop our bags at the apartment several hours early on the day we arrived saving us carrying them around. Check in and out was super easy, the key codes were given to us before we arrived.

Overall, this is an absolute gem. A beautiful little apartment in a lovely neighbourhood, situated right in the heart of Paris. I will certainly be returning and would recommend to absolutely anyone looking to explore this wonderful city.