My friend and I were delighted to quickly meet Lorraine's husband the afternoon we arrived. Both he and Lorraine were very helpful and responsive to questions throughout our stay. Lorraine quickly responded to messages, and she was always friendly and courteous.

The apartment is in a gorgeous, safe neighborhood, and it is very close to metro/RER, and many markets. (Sunday, the market is spectacular!) Bed was comfortable, pull-out sofa was nice, and bathroom shower was very good, especially if you are used to longer showers and good water pressure. The apartment had everything we needed, including washer, hair dryer, and many kitchen appliances. We enjoyed making our breakfast and coffee with the many utensils, dishes, and appliances.

There was some slight confusion about towels and sheets. Ask if you will need any linens for extra people. Lorraine seemed to suggest it would be extra $$? We did not know that we might have to pay to use the towels or sheets that are already provided in the apartment. Also, unbeknownst to us (and Lorraine), there is heavy construction 8-5, even on Saturday. We were surprised to wake up to banging on our shared wall with another apartment. Also, the wifi is not entirely reliable; it is shared with a neighbor, and we often had difficulty connecting. As expected, there is no air conditioning, which is fine, but beware of all the construction noise surrounding the apartment.

Overall, though, the apartment was clean, located in a charming residential area with quick metro/RER access, and close to excellent dining and shopping spots. I would absolutely recommend this apartment to friends, and I hope to one day stay there again!