Carine's apartment was really lovely and definitely cosey. Found in Montmartre and at the very top of a spiral staircase is her little abode. It was really clean, heating and hot water was great, a little kitchen with a small stove and grill, and a fridge. The grill was super handy for heating up delicious bakery treats from the Boulangerie 10 meters from the apartment building. Also Le Petite Blue a Middle Eastern/ French restaurant that is at the end of her street was pretty delicious.
It was really convenient for us and only a 20 minute walk from Gare du Norde to her house where we caught our train in and out of Paris. Her apartment is also located within a 5-10 minute walk of 3 different metro stations and some awesome food & sights. It is also the area where the movie Amelie is also set and you can visit the cafe where Amelie worked! And a 10 minute walk up some stairs, that you easily walk off your holiday treats to Sacre-Coeur, the Basilica of the Sacred heart of Paris.
We didn't get to meet Carine but her friend was really lovely and welcomed us at the door. Carine was really good in giving information and prompt communication.
On the day we were leaving we were held up with getting our luggage into storage to get our key back to Carine's friend Matthieu before the next guests... So we are really sorry Matthieu & Carine that we were late!
We had an awesome time and would stay at the apartment again.
Thanks heaps Carine & Happy New Year!