Things I like:
-The space is lovely. Decorated well. Isabelle has wonderful taste, very shabby chic with eclectic flair. Very Topanga – meets – France (where she is from).
-Isabelle has a wonderful energy and is a lovely and generous host. She is very welcoming and responsive and tries her best to be accommodating if you have a request – and even if you don’t.
-There is parking (street, but that is the way for most people in the area) and the ‘street’ is a road that people only drive on if they are going there for a reason so it isn’t really a security issue.
-the space was cleaned very well and it is cleaned with gentle / eco cleaning products so you’re only breathing things that are safe to breathe when you get there and yet you know it has been cleaned very well
-windows on all four sides with plenty of light and you see mostly green when you look outside
-the space is fully equipped with anything one might need
-wind chimes in the garden outside sound lovely
-energy in the space overall - as well as Isabelle's personal energy - are great
Things I didn’t like:
-there is a mildew smell in one part of the garden outside the apartment. If you are sensitive to those sorts of things, then this might not be the space for you. I have a slight sensitivity, so it wasn't a huge issue for me, but for those who have strong allergies I feel I ought to mention that.
-the windows sometimes don’t stay closed, so in the colder times, and I imagine the hotter ones, that isn’t ideal
-chilly inside in general (I was there during colder months) and all heater isn’t terribly strong, though I found that putting the temp up and on Fan kept the space feeling the most warm. There is heated blanket, but if you don’t like those, then this would be your best bet. Might not be ideal in the cooler months for people who tend to run very cold
-no covers on bathroom windows which can be seen from garden – nobody would likely be there as Isabelle stays on the other side of the property, but it felt less private
-drain wasn’t great in the shower and water took a long time to warm up
These are each relatively minor, IMO, compared to the overall experience, which was lovely in my case.