Pati was a welcoming and helpful hostess. She met us at the door of the apartment building even though our cab was late due to traffic, and had a nice bottle of wine and snack ready to help us settle in. She provided us with a full set of tourist maps, including her own hand-drawn map of the immediate neighborhood. She also gave is some very practical guidance on how to use the bus and metro systems and how to get to the parts of Paris we were most interested in visiting.

The apartment was spotlessly clean and very charming. Our bedroom was quiet and the bed was comfortable. We had a microwave and our own shower/sink. We were able to prepare our own breakfasts before setting out in the morning.

When it was time to go, Pati ordered our cab (only 35 euros to the airport). We were sorry to leave; she had made our stay enjoyable and stress-free. We would stay with her again, and we recommend her place without reservation.