I stayed at Faina’s flat in Paris for 11 nights and it was truly a home away from home. Faina oriented me to the area so that I felt able to get out and about and also to feel comfortable around the neighborhood. She showed me bus routes for several buses that serve the area and also suggested some walks, and I enjoyed seeing the city that way. The apartment is well-designed and has everything you could need for a short or long stay. I appreciated nice touches like providing tea and coffee and some condiments and spices, and the kitchen was equipped with everything I needed. Faina gave clear instructions as to how everything worked, how to reach her and how to reach a local contact if there were any problems. This was a really nice way to spend time in Paris.