Gilian's place was wonderful. A tastefully decorated newly remodeled flat, centrally located at the edge of the hip 10th district in Paris; a really short walk from the Strasbourg-Saint-Denis Metro stop, which is a really convenient stop to quickly get around the rest of Paris. It's also close to the Marais area, full of boutiques, and the best falafel in Paris.

The place was quiet, clean and cozy, with a comfortable bathroom, clean towels and linens, and even a bottle of wine waiting for us. Small washing machine was a welcome bonus. Internet, a small Bluetooth stereo and free international landline phone as well! Even a little table outside to sit for a smoke or coffee. Located in a courtyard, the apt is a stand alone building, with no immediate neighbors to disturb. The area felt secure and safe.

This place would be perfect for a couple looking for a quaint apartment to rent. I was traveling with 3, and we had plenty of room, with 2 sleeping on the L shaped futons, and myself on the comfy mattress loft.

Gilian shared a bottle of wine with us when we arrived, quickly going over how things worked in the flat, pointing out resources in the neighborhood, and gave us helpful advice about our plans in Paris. He checked in over the weekend just to make sure there were no problems and that our stay was going well.

I plan on returning to this apartment in the future, and I will recommend it to anyone visiting Paris.