We were three friends who stayed at Antonio's place for four nights. We thought we would find the place to be small, but it was not! It was exactly how it is shown in the pictures, and better.

There is a small, but fully functional, kitchen. There is a laundry and dryer, a fridge, a TV (did not use). The space has been used beautifully. We did not meet Antonio at all, but we had other local friends we met.

It was close to at least three metro stations, and we walked from Notre Dame one evening. The area is two streets from an ethnic neighbourhood, two blocks from a lively street, and one block from a supermarket. There are several stores on the street, many cafes and bars.

Oh yes, one of us is particular about cleanliness and she was impressed with how clean the place felt when we checked in.

Check-in was smooth, with keys waiting for us, and clear instructions in the mail. Too bad the intercom does not seem to work, and so it was a little hard sometimes because we were three people. The apartment faces a lawn away from the street, so it feels quiet and you cannot hear the other people in the building. You can slide open the window. It was very well-lit, bright and has a well-stocked kitchen.

Bottom-line: if I went back to Paris, I would stay here again in a heartbeat. I would even check my parents here, or recommend it to anyone I know.