Bernard was as lovely a host as the apartment was perfect. Bernard was clear, timely and helpful in all communication, even asking my coffee preference (American or Espresso) prior to my arrival. He greeted me outside the building, walked me in, gave a full and detailed tour of the apartment and its amenities (he even preset the TV to the english-speaking CNN channel for me), the neighborhood and his recommendations of where to eat nearby. The apartment was clean, bright, tasteful and with every convenience you could possibly need (wifi, washer and dryer, landline phone for local calls, nice speakers with ipod plug in). Nice bedsheets. A cleaner came twice during my 8-day stay, also a nice touch.

And the location is a dream. Wandering up a few short blocks to the Seine, I happened upon the house in which Picasso lived for more than 20 years and painted Guernica. In the opposite direction are classic cafes, chic shops. Bernard was flexible with checkout time and came by in time to see me off.

Overall, an excellent experience I'd highly recommend. I will be returning to Paris in June and hope to stay here again.