Zara's place is the definition of hands off hosting. It's minimalistic, and feels like your own private studio in the best Parisian neighborhood (Montmarte) within a five second walk to the Jules Joffrin metro stop. Zara speaks fluent French and conversational English, and happily answered questions in both. For a backpacking couple, the place is perfect. For those looking for frills and a ton of space, it might not be a great fit. My girlfriend and I were the former. We loved the independence and quickly fell in love with the neighborhood. Only 15 minutes walking to the stunning Sacre Coeur and right around the corner on the parallel street is an INCREDIBLE bakery. I'm still dreaming of the pastries there. I would absolutely recommend Zara's place to any budget traveler looking for a place to rest their head in between adventures. 5 out of 5 stars!