Manuel's home is the perfect base for exploring Paris and getting a feel for what it's like to live as a local. The apartment is thoughtfully and artfully designed, with everything you might need during your stay. We particularly loved the garden space and appreciated how quiet and secure the apartment was, while being steps away from a vibrant neighborhood and nightlife. Keep in mind that the shower is not as private as you might expect - there is a window looking into the shower from the hall - so might not be a good fit for family but was just fine for us honeymooners. Manuel was an excellent host; he arranged for a train station transfer for us, left wine, water and goodies for us upon arrival, and was very communicative. We'll definitely return and will be highly recommending it to all.