If you are so lucky as to have the opportunity to stay at Isabel’s, seize it! I am a seasoned travel and this Airbnb is my favorite yet.
As a writer, I found it inspired my work and provided, not only a peaceful respite but also, a once-in-a-lifetime chance to encounter life in Paris from another, dreamy era on a private street stoked in literary, musical and artistic tradition. It was magic simply walking down the beautiful paving and noticing the birdhouses on every tree of the Avenue privée.
Once inside, Isabel’s house — it is a house, really, with its own private patio — could not be more elegant, thoughtful or charming. The space is airy. The kitchen’s beautifully appointed. The bed extremely comfortable. I also loved all the different lighting options to set the mood. Everything about staying there is enchanting. I loved looking out each day and seeing the garden, bright even in winter.
The neighborhood is one of the coolest in Paris. Endless good restaurants + great stores.