Anna’s place is what you might consider an authentic Paris experience. Short of glam but full of homeliness, her apartment is cozy, sweet and very lived in. Full of books, kitchen amenities, and the quintessentially tiny Paris bathroom. Anna is very responsive, never taking more than a day to reply, and she is a kind and friendly hostess.
The best part of my stay was her cat, Ari. She is extremely affectionate and loves to be around you, or on you lol. She meows when she wants food, and loves being played with (especially the feather lure toy). She is incredibly sweet and purrs for days when cuddling. Best to only pet when she approaches you though!
The bed is comfortable, and the water in the bathroom is always at least warm, never getting cold. The lights and heating are reliable, and the neighbors are friendly, quiet and trustworthy. There are no loud noises from the street or the neighbors!
There are lots of affordable places to eat, but if you want higher quality food, need to walk at least 15-20 min to get to the good ones, like Chez Michel, or take the metro south to more high end options. There is a patisserie right on the corner to grab morning coffee and pastries!
2 metro stops make it very convenient to get downtown (about 20min). Also best to take Louis Blanc metro as there is construction around Stalingrad and also is a much busier station in general.