I loved staying at Coco's beautiful apartment. The studio has a stylish, Parisian ambiance with a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower and the surrounding cityscape. It is in a very safe and central area, with tons of nearby restaurants, shopping, and attractions. As a solo traveler on this trip, I felt very safe walking home at night, as the area is well-lit and populated. The metro is just steps away, but I truly enjoyed walking to different parts of the city from the apartment and exploring the city on foot, taking walks to Montmartre, Île de la Cité, the Louvre, and all over.
Coco is a very kind and gracious host. She helped me settle into the apartment, explained everything clearly, and was always available throughout my stay to answer and questions and to offer recommendations about the city. She even provided me with a great recommendation about where to buy delicious macaroons!
Coco has the studio decorated very stylishly and makes excellent use of the small space. The studio is extremely clean, comfortable, and equipped with all amenities to make for a very pleasant stay. It is perfect for a solo traveler. The kitchen is fully equipped with all you need for cooking, and there are plenty of grocery stores/supermarkets nearby. I thought the tea kettle was an extra nice touch... I loved waking up and having my cup of tea every morning. The bathroom is also fully equipped with nice towels, soap, toiletries, and even a hair dryer.
The bed was very comfortable, and I loved coming home to relax, read, or watch some television after a long day of walking around the city.
As advertised, getting to the studio requires climbing up a long, narrow, spiral staircase, so it would be difficult for someone with mobility issues. Otherwise, the stairs provide some good exercise! Coco was very kind and helped me transport my heavy suitcase up the stairs. She even offered to watch my suitcase for a few hours after check-out so that I could enjoy exploring the beautiful city of Paris for a little while longer on the last day of my trip.
I wholeheartedly recommend staying at this beautiful studio! I felt very at home here and enjoyed living like a local. Merci beaucoup, Coco, et à bientôt!