There is a reason Vadim is a superhost. If I could give him 6 stars, I would. Vadim went out of his way to be helpful. He couldn’t be there to greet me, so he organized a video call and showed me everything I needed to know about his studio. It is small (by my American standards), but it has everything one needs: double bed, shower (point the showerhead away from you as the first burst is cold :) laundry machine, and a fully equipped kitchen that even included bottles of water and a nice bottle of wine! There are books, maps, everything; I even found a SIM card key, when I needed one. That’s because it is Vadim’s home when he is in town, but it is clean and tidy, with plenty of space for my stuff. I didn’t use the kitchen much, because every restaurant I went to in the neighborhood was great. Maybe that’s because I only went to places recommended in Vadim’s guide to Belleville. The neighborhood is a mix of French, Asian, Middle Eastern and African culture. But the studio is quiet as it is on a courtyard on a side street. I had to change my reservation and Vadim was most accommodating. I recommend his studio and hope to return some day. Thank you, Vadim.