Martine was incredible! Check in was easy and though I was a last minute guest she responded in great time! I was visiting France alone over my birthday and she even surprised me with a birthday treat and we ate the cake over her balcony looking out over the Eiffel Tower. She was so kind and incredibly helpful, letting me know where the closest grocery store was. Though I speak no French we had no trouble communicating because she was able to switch over to English. She's remarkable, it was a peaceful beautiful stay at Martine's.