We have been back in our country now for just one day, but we both felt that Gina's apartment was perfect for us while we were in Paris. We stayed there for over two weeks as our son lives right around the corner and we wanted the ability to cook and to have our grandchild with us for part of the time we were there. The fact that the apartment was on the ground floor was a definite plus! Our son's apartment has 72 steps and no elevator, so we didn't know what to expect, but were overjoyed to find this apartment very easy to navigate in and out of.
The private "street" (no cars!) where several apartments are located is absolutely stunning! The concierge there was so pleasant and helpful, and he takes wonderful care of literally hundreds of plants and trees along the stoned street-- as well as two parakeets, which our grandchild "visited" every day. Once you open the locked gate and enter out onto the street, it's like going into a different, yet very Parisian world.
The apartment itself had almost everything we needed. We did do some cooking there and, while it's not like home, it had almost everything we needed to do basic cooking chores. We never felt like we had to communicate with Gina during our time, but I feel that if something were lacking that she would have been there for us.
Suffice it to say that when we do head back to Paris for over a two weeks period, we will be checking in with Gina first.
Thank you, Gina, for your hospitality.