Isabelle was great--flexible in time and allowing me to come in and out as I like, also genial and sociable. She also let me help myself to her food, appliances and her admirably thorough book collection. Bonus: I asked her to speak mostly in French with me, despite her near-perfect English, and I'm happy to say I've vastly improved. The neighborhood was lovely, and the building is fabulous turn of the century gorgeousness--I always felt a bit fancy walking into it. The room was lovely and big, and the bed enormously comfortable.