I've spent two months in Karin's wonderful apartment, and I have only got good things to say. Communication with Karin was excellent, she always answered kindly, quickly and thoroughly - although not that many questions were needed, as she sent me a detailed "guide" of both the apartment and the neighbourhood.

The apartment is a good size for one person or a couple (having friends staying over felt a little more cramped). Most importantly, the apartment feels light and airy - I loved those huge windows - and is decorated in a way that made me feel instantly at home. The apartment is overlooking the Prime Minister's garden, meaning that you can't hear any noises from the street and guarantees a good night's sleep. The bed is comfortable, the kitchen has all you need (even a toaster and a blender), and the bathroom is small but convenient.

Location, location, location! The neighbourhood is one of the chicest and poshest of Paris, with the lush department store Le Bon Marche just around the corner, and (heaven on earth) the foodhall La Grande Epicerie. Trendy Coutume Cafe offers amazing coffee and is two minutes away, as well as most major tourist attractions beasing easily reached by foot (Eiffel Tower, Invalides, La Seine, Luxembourg gardens, Notre Dame, etc). The area is nice and relaxed, and I always felt safe coming home at night (being a girl in my twenties). You're at the same time close to more buzzing areas, such as St Germain and Marais for restaurants and bars.

Two minor drawbacks: 1) The apartment is on the fourth floor without a lift, so not ideal for heavy suitcases or even heavy grocery shopping bags! On the other hand, it offers an easy way to get some exercise. 2) At times there were quite a lot of ants in the apartment, but the bottle of insect spray Karin provided usually kept them away for a while.

Overall a great stay, and I would not hesitate to come back!