James was a wonderful host. He was very responsive to questions, sometimes answering way after-hours Paris time. He provided helpful advice about the property, local shops and restaurants, transportation, and sights in Paris. He has a prepared welcome/orientation packet for guests.
The space is very comfortable, spacious enough for our family of 6 (4 adults, 2 kids). The building itself is older and showing its age a bit. But the remodel of the apartment holds up nicely. The neighbors and residents of the building were friendly and helpful. There is a small elevator which can squeeze in 3 people (apartment is on 3rd floor - ground floor = 0). Kitchen is small with small fridge, 3 burner electric stove. There is electric kettle, toaster, microwave oven, coffee press, utensils, dishwasher. We cooked 2 meals in.
Neighborhood is safe. Property is just around corner from busy street (and Metro station). There is a little bit of traffic noise at times, nothing disruptive. Grocery shopping is very convenient with few markets all within walking distance. There are a few restaurants and cafes and several bakeries also within short walking distance.
Norte Dame is about 20 min walk from property. Pompidou, Picasso museum also within walking distance. We took Metro for all the other sights.
We enjoyed our stay.