Our stay at Svetlana's was perfect. All communication was easy and thorough. There is a beautiful balance between privacy (the room and shower are in a completely separate part of the larger apartment) and connection (Svetlana and her son Anthony were kind and helpful). It was my daughter's first time in Paris (and France) so their welcome helped her feel at home right away. Svetlana is an artist -- having her work on the walls adds color and a feeling of personal closeness. Anthony does personal tours if you wish, which we would have done if we had stayed longer. The location is excellent. We were there during a heat wave (104F/40C) -- the pool upstairs was extremely refreshing when we came home in the afternoons!