Welcome to the magic cottage! I stayed here for 10 days in July and wish it were a year... If you found this available you are lucky! Look no further. This is a lovely little house, in an inner court that feels very private and cosy. The house is like a little greenhouse in the garden, surrounded by plants. It is unique and has good vibes. Exposed beams and tilted glass ceilings.
The area is very fun, it has everything you need, many shops right around the corner, a supermarket that's open until 10PM, a few excellent bakeries, fruit and vegetable stores with delicious produce, wine shop, and many others, and an amazing Italian deli where I got prepared food to eat at the house. There are several cafes and restaurants that are packed with people well into the evening, giving a nice vibe to the area. The house is a few minutes walk to metro Vaugirard or Volontiers, taking you easily to the bustling center, the Musee d'Orsay, Saint Germain, or anywhere! I was here for a conference and also it was easy to ride a few stops to the conference center.
Near the house there is a little square that's fun to hang out in, with a (french) bookstore and some shops, and near metro Vaugirard a lovely little park with many kids and families.
Anne is an incredibly lovely human being, who was attentive and flexible way beyond what is expected. I gave her a fair share of trouble and she was always helpful and available. I was there during the heatwave and she immediately agreed to purchase a mobile air conditioner, which is now cooling the first floor, along with several fans that are distributed in the apartment. The top floor can get very hot on hot summer days, but if you are not at the peak of summer it shouldn't be an issue. If you ARE planning to be here in the hot summer days, you can sleep on the sofa bed downstairs, which is pretty comfortable for one person, and then there is no problem, which is what I did during the heatwave.
There is a quaint work area upstairs which I enjoyed spending time on my laptop, and a big bathtub for a soak at the end of a long day sightseeing. The kitchen is small but has what is needed, and there is a Nespresso machine. I did not cook in the house but ate mostly small meals and fresh food, and prepared food from the many places in the area.
The building seems like a tight little community, all the neighbors I met were so so kind and warm people, as was Anne. This is a very special spot and I would recommend it for a single person, couple, two friends, or family with a small child or two.
Would love to visit again next time! A very unique experience. Thank you Anne for sharing your place.