Marc's place was exactly as depicted in description and pictures. The bed was comfortable and there were plenty of towels. It was tough getting luggage up the spiral stairs but then again I could have easily left it on the first floor. Perfect place for two people or a couple with two kids. The water pressure and hot water was great. Wi-Fi worked very well. The table and chairs outside the front door in the courtyard was a perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine, cheese and olives. The Nation train station was right down the block serving the 1,2,6 and 9 lines making getting anywhere in Paris very easy. We got to the Eiffel Tower stop in 23 minutes. Père Lachaise Cemetery to see Jim Morrison and Oscar Wilde's graves was a 10 minute walk. Along the traffic circle surrounding Place de la Nation there were plenty of ATM's from reputable banks like HSBC and ING offering favorable exchange rates and low fees. There is also a Pharmacy on the corner that opens until 830pm. There is a Casino supermarket on the other side of the traffic circle. Plenty of bars and Cafe's within walking distance. Keep in mind you're in the 11th arrondissement of Paris so most locals would appreciate any efforts to speak some basic conversational French. Our train from Munich to Paris was delayed a few times and Marc was very accommodating with a later than expected check-in. We would definitely stay at Marc's place again.