I absolutely loved this apartment. To be honest, I was initially looking for places to stay closer to the Seine, but I am so happy I found this apartment because I would never have gotten to know the Grands Boulevards area. There is so much cool stuff to do and see in this area. The Grands Boulevards location is a very lively area; however, I felt like I was living amongst the Parisians versus tourists. (I think most Airbnb users want that experience or else they would stay in a hotel.) I was traveling solo during my stay and felt extremely safe in the neighborhood and apartment. I chose to walk to most of my destinations around the city, but the Metro stops are less than 5 minutes walking from the apartment.
The apartment has all the basics you need for a great stay. Lionel is such a great host. He is very quick to respond, and that is one of the most important aspects of an Airbnb experience for me. I know my stay will be great when I have a host that is thoughtful.
FYI: There is a tiny elevator in the building. It was just big enough to fit me and my smaller suitcase, but I was very happy to have that instead of having to drag my suitcase up and back down the stairs.