Our stay at Claudia’s apartment was fantastic. Glad that we chose hers as opposed to a hotel or any other apartment for that matter.

There are many positive things about her place.

Location is the first, as earlier mentioned by others. It is convenient: 5 minutes walk to the metro, easy access to major Paris attractions (yet away from tourist traps), super market down the street, even a cinema hall at the other end; not to mention all the cafes, shops, artisan bread stores right when you get out of the building. We found the area to be safe, with a neighborhood feel to it. You see locals carrying out the daily life, children playing around. What you do not see is many other tourists.

Secondly, the apartment has a sense of home with a personal touch. It is very clean, well lit, airy. Furnishing is practical and adequate. Wifi is super fast and has an Apple with a printer and large desk (which I found useful for my work). On top of all, there is a piano. Flat is large and on the third floor (US style) and without an elevator. So, those with issues climbing stairs should take a note of it. We had small interactions with other tenants in building and all seemed nice, friendly and helpful.

Cluadia and her husband were great hosts. I never got a chance to meet her but she was very prompt in email responses and answering my questions. Her husband, daughter and son waited for our arrival and helped us with luggage and showed us the main things.

We were traveling with 3 children (all under eight) and found the place to be very child friendly. I would recommend this place to my friends - anytime. Actually we are thinking of another trip, hopefully in couple of years.