When me and my girlfriend were sifting through apartments for our trip to Paris, Marie's caught our eye straight off and we fell in the love. But then we realised it was not available during the dates of our trip - we were devastated. We thought it would be worth a shot to message Marie and ask if there was any possibility of us staying at this time. Luckily she said yes and very kindly said she was would stay at her sister's so we could use her apartment for our trip! Yay! Thank you Marie!

Her kindness continued when she provided us with detailed instructions from the airport – so helpful. As she was out of town we collected the keys from Marie's friend who runs a great bar just down the street, with no fuss. The 6 flights of stairs up to Marie's place are quite gruelling but they're worth every step. The apartment is compact but cosy and you feel welcome and at home right away, particularly with Marie's welcome book and local recommendations. She provides everything you need for a perfect stay – we cooked meals with ease in her little kitchen and it was a delight to sit and eat with our eyes on the Eiffel Tower.

The view is second to none, definitely the cherry on top of a lovely, and perfectly Parisian, apartment. Staying here made our trip feel more authentic than staying in a bland hotel or over the top apartment elsewhere. Marie's place and the area of Montmartre have real character. Thanks again Marie for letting us stay – we can't wait to come again!