Prior to arrival, Melanie sent a wonderfully detailed house manual with nearly everything you need to know about staying in her home, from how to work the shower and operate the stove, to how to use the television and where you can find empty drawers to put your things should you need. Upon arrival, there was a cute little note on the white board welcoming us to Paris, and she had left out the hair dryer that I had inquired about (Thank you!!). Her home was spacious and beautiful. You enter downstairs to find the bathroom and two bedrooms, and upstairs is the kitchen, dining room, living room, and small guest room. It was spacious and perfect! There were a few markets nearby where we bought some groceries, and a number of great little restaurants, bars, and boulangeries within a block of the apartment. The neighborhood felt very safe and friendly, and was not far from a few different metro stations, and a short walk from some major tourist destinations like Moulin Rouge and Montmartre. You can see only the top half of the Eiffel Tower from the dining room, but I especially enjoyed watching it sparkle at night for the first 5 minutes of every hour I remembered to watch :-)

I don't have children myself, but the place is especially perfect for traveling with kids, especially babies and toddlers. And she provides detailed information for those who DO have children with them, which was great.

Thank you, Melanie!! You were a fabulous host!