My stay at Valerie's apartment was nothing short of spectacular. Due to a family issue my friends were not able to join me for the first half of my visit and Valery most graciously allowed me to arrive one day early. She was there to greet me and to explain how everything worked. Her home was exactly as I expected based on the photos and written description on the website. The 18th arr. in Paris is like a mini United Nations, people from all over the world living, working, and sharing their cultures together. I felt safe at all times. Access to the Metro and food markets was quite easy although there could have been more restaurants in the area. Another valuable feature is the secure underground garage. This was critical since my friends, once they arrived, had a car and did not have to worry about on street parking. All in all I can honestly say that I would stay at Valerie's home again in a heartbeat. It definitely fulfilled all of my dreams and expectations. Thanks so very much.