We loved our stay at Sylvain’s. It's very spacious, even larger than I thought from the photos. It's very comfortable, homey and cozy. We loved the lounge and spent a lot of time in there just hanging out. So much so that one night we just decided instead of going out, to go down the street and grab a bottle of wine and a pizza (very good place at the end of the street) and take it back to the flat! This property felt like what Airbnb was when it started - a homeowner sharing their house with others. So many now are copy/paste investment properties managed by terrible and impersonal companies - I appreciated the realness of Sylvain's flat - who was also a very helpful, responsive and accommodating host. Merci for everything, Sylvain!
The area is lovely. First-timers to Paris may feel it's far out if you plan on doing a lot of the main attractions (Eiffel Tower, Louvre, etc), but if you've been before and/or don't feel the need to go to those areas, the 20th where the flat is located has so much to offer (or only a 20 or so minute walk to Le Marais as well). It definitely felt the most "local" of anywhere I've ever stayed in Paris - no curated / manufactured places pandering to tourists - and that was something I really enjoyed. Just friendly and helpful Parisians. If you stay, you MUST go to Coffee Shop Benoit Castel for breakfast. Just a 5 minute walk and SO good. There's also a deliciously dangerous cookie shop just around the corner. :)