Alexander's flat was absolutely perfect for my needs, traveling through Europe with my two siblings (11 and 14 years old), who I wanted to give a taste of what it's really like to live in a city like Paris. The neighborhood seemed safe, was easily-accessible via Metro, and wasn't in an especially tourist-heavy part of town.

The apartment itself is small...but of course it is, it's Paris! Alexander has done some really smart, effective things with the space that make it a wonderful spot to stay after exploring the city.

I slept on the pull-out, twin-size bed hidden in the sofa and was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable it was. My siblings slept on the double bed in the bedroom and said it was great.

I never got the chance to meet up with Alexander himself in person, but he was really quick to respond via txt whenever I had a question, and was more than generous with guiding us around the neighborhood. He really went above and beyond.

The apartment was clean when we arrived and instructions on how to get in the building and in the apartment door could not have been more clear. I had very limited interactions with his neighbors, but they seemed quite welcoming.

I really can't recommend Alexander's place enough. Stay there! You won't regret it.