We loved staying at Marie's apartment and she is a great host. Her instructions were clear and she was very responsive to questions and messages. Some guests should perhaps be aware that, as should be expected with an older style apartment in Paris, there are some creaky floorboards and doors that can be tricky - but we saw this as part of the charm of staying in a genuine home in a typical Parisian apartment. We relished the great deal of space in the living area - enabling us to relax and feel right at home. The kitchen is much bigger than you’d expect in this kind of apartment.
Marie’s neighbourhood is brilliant. It’s a short walk to a metro on a convenient line one way and not far in the other direction to Montmartre. Rue Henry Monnier has some lovely shops and restaurants run by super friendly people. And it’s fantastic to shop in Rue de Martyrs with a view of Sacre Coeur as you walk up the hill. And when we had our very touristy night at the Moulin Rouge, it was an easy walk home. We’d be very happy to stay at Marie’s again if we return to Paris.