Just spent our last of 7 nights in Joseph's apartment in Paris and can't be emphatic enough about how satisfied we were with how everything went from the first moment we initially contacted Joseph many months ago through until our final goodbye this morning. I had never rented a private apartment before, always opting for 5 star hotels, but after some research and hearing good experiences from friends who had used private apt rental services (Airbnb and homeaway) I decided to give it a try. So glad I did because the value and overall experience were outstanding. Joseph's apartment is exactly as beautiful as pictured and more comfortable than I had imagined due to a number of things Joseph has looked after so well in the design and fitting out of his place. First we were never ever cold. We visited in late November when it was chilly outside but the heating system kept the place warm enough very easily. There was also tons of hot water available all the time thanks to what seems to be a well-sized on-demand heating system powered by gas. Dishwasher was Bosch and same as mine at home down to the light shining on the floor - easy! Washer/dryer combo actually worked quite well with reasonably modest loads. Wifi was great and I was able to FaceTime quite easily so I know there was enough bandwidth available. There is a monoprix a few blocks away and you can get in loads of nice French food for whatever you would like but there are tons of great restaurants everywhere too. I hate to say this, but coming from Canada, we have high expectations for comfort and convenience and I in particular am a picky (ok and perhaps high-maintenance) person. I was more than satisfied with how the whole experience transpired and wouldn't hesitate recommending Joseph's apartment to anyone who wants to feel what it is like to live like a well-heeled Parisian in quite a chic neighborhood at 1/4 of the cost of a similar hotel suite. In my estimation for half the cost you get twice the stay. We walked all over Paris and I mean ALL over Paris but there is a metro station very close you can use. Each morning I would get croissants from Dalloyau down the street and we would plan our day over many cups of tea made in Joseph's wonderfully equipped kitchen. Interesting for westerners....there are no 'chip clips' in his kitchen but there is a foie gras service. That tells you a little something about Joseph and Parisians in general which I really respect. Joseph has all the silverware and glasses down to both styles of champagne glasses but none of it feels 'too good to use'. Just a beautifully and functionally fitted out home. I will return myself if I can arrange it next year and if I'm lucky enough I hope to stay with Joseph again at that time. Joseph's got a great...