I stayed in Bani's apartment for a week in September 2012 and will be going again in November.

The apartment feels very spacious compared to many properties I have stayed in in Paris. It has a nice big table perfect for working or dining, plus a proper kitchen (not always guaranteed in Paris!), a good shower and a very comfortable bed.

The apartment is well situated, just five minutes walk from the fashionable rue Oberkampf with lots of interesting bars and restaurants. In the other direction is the quieter and more relaxing 20th arrondissement, ideal if you want to get to know the 'real' Paris away from the crowds of tourists, but it's still easy to get into the centre via the metro or the number 96 bus that goes right by the front door. Plus the neighbourhood feels very safe because, even if you come home late at night, there are always plenty of people around.

The apartment itself is surprisingly quiet, given the bustling neighbourhood, and a good place to work during the day.

It was a pleasure to rent from Bani. She is very friendly and helpful and always responded very promptly to request and queries. She is clearly also a talented linguist, speaking flawless English and French in addition to her native Spanish.