I very much enjoyed my stay at Fred's - he was a wonderful host (although did not actually meet him, unlike some others). In advance of my stay, he sent excellent directions to the apt and offered a number of rec's for places to checkout nearby (my fave for 'filter' coffee was Cafe Oberkampf, just two blocks up). The apt was super clean and large enough for a solo traveler - I was out exploring most of the day anyway, so no troubles (as others have mentioned, the shower was small but workable). Location wise, I found it perfect - super easy access to the Metro & an easy walk to many great areas (note: a ~20 min walk for me is common). Merci Fred !!