We had a wonderful 2-week stay at Lena's. Everything added to the experience: the host, the appartment and the neighbourhood. Communications were very easy with Lena from the very beginning. She answered my messages very quickly and we arranged all the details for an easy arrival. She met us herself at her place for the handover of the keys and she explained all we had to know about the appartment and the neighbourhood. She is very friendly and it was a pleasure to meet her on arrival. The appartment is as showed in the pictures: very, very cozy, clean and quiet. It was a real pleasure to seat on the couch and see all those plants ans trees through the large window...it looked as if we were in the countryside and not in Paris! In fact we spend a lot of time in the appartment, it was a real pleasure! The kitchen had all that is needed to cook. Wifi connection is stable and fast. Regarding Belleville, if you stay at Lena's you will have the opportunity to live 'real Paris', away from touristy areas. Belleville is very lively and has many shops, supermarkets, cafés and character! All in all: strongly recommended!