Valerie's apartment was exactly as described. We loved it! The apartment has two separate bedrooms (both with queen size beds), two full bathrooms and a sofa bed in the lounge. Everything was included - coffee machine (and pods), dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, toilet paper, sheets, towels - absolutely everything! There is a supermarket down one block on the corner and metro station - two lines close by, which get you anywhere in the city in less than 20 minutes. Try le Nord Sud restaurant near Jules Joffrin metro station - excellent food and service.

We are older women from Australia and felt completely safe. Valerie was there to meet us and was absolutely charming. She is an excellent host and explained everything to us. We just hope she forgives us for losing a key!