Lea's apartment is stylish, has high ceilings and big windows, and it seemed bigger in person than in the many photos posted. It is well located in a hip neighborhood and is near two métro stations, one of which (République) is very well connected to get you anywhere in the city.

I was to be greeted by Lea's brother Matt, but due to my arrival time we had a schedule conflict and he was flexible enough to make arrangements for me to enter the apartment by myself.

I enjoyed my stay. The only surprise was upon entering the apartment-- there was laundry running. It took awhile to finish, and the load didn't fully dry due to it being very full with all the linens of the previous guest. A bid odd, and less welcoming than other places I've stayed, to be greeted with a laundry chore, with no forewarning or note.