Gary's apartment in St. Germain is an absolute gem. Our stay lived up to our expectations based on the stellar reviews from past guests and even exceeded them. Gary kindly indulged us with an early check-in on our first day. He welcomed us with a warm smile, a detailed run-down on the apartment, and an unexpected and delightful mini-tour of the surrounding neighborhood. Plus he sent us of a list of recommendations on places to dine and see. He also checked on us more than once during our 10-day stay and offered to help with anything we needed. In short, Gary was a most gracious and charming host.

The apartment is a small studio, to be sure; but "cozy" is the more apt description. It is so smartly designed and configured that we never felt cramped. It was in spotless condition for our arrival (in fact, a housekeeper was leaving when we got there) and stocked with a number of amenities, such as coffee and condiments for cooking. It looks out on a street than can be intermittently noisy with motor and pedestrian traffic. But the noises of city life just outside the apartment actually added to the excitement of our Paris experience and easily could be shut out by closing the beautiful big bay windows.

The location of the apartment just can't be beat. It's in one of the most glamorous neighborhoods in the center of Paris and near several famous city attractions, including Luxembourg Gardens and Notre Dame. Best of all for us, it's a healthy, but relatively short walk from the Seine, which provided endless hours of enjoyment for us. Wherever you want to go--whether it's the Latin Quarter or the trendy and inspiring Canal St. Martin, you can get there from the apartment by foot or transit, with metro stations and multiple bus stops nearby. We always felt that we were at or near the fluttering heart of this gorgeous City of Light from Gary's gem of an apartment. We'd book it again in a heartbeat! Merci beaucoup, Gary.