"Alexander's place is exquisite if you are looking for a true authentic Parisian experience without the BS, and Alexander is so far the nicest, most considerate, calm, attentive and honest host I've had a chance to meet on airbnb (and I travel a lot!).
The location is amazing and both the neighborhood and flat have everything anyone might need on their stay, but will also accommodates more than that if you are into any organic, healthy, spiritual, intellectual practices. If it's scanning through his books, or meeting him in person, going down to the bio market stores or enjoying the night life, taking a train/metro or cruising Paris on bicycle, you will find it here in this neighborhood or highly accessible near by.
But, that's not what's special about it - If you hit the right chord with Alexander, and manage to connect to his amazingness, you might have the luck of tapping into his wisdom and guidance of the city and it's true secrets few are aware of. And that my friends, is priceless (and worth paying for as much as he would ask for)... I wish I could say more, I cannot. You have to trust the unknown path and future and let it guide you into darkness and bliss with Alexander.
Note that if you are looking for a traditional "romantic" Paris experience like you see in the movies, this would probably not suit you as much since life in Paris is expensive and buildings are old - this is a reality all airbnb hosts have to deal with in Paris but I assure you the area is worth every "sacrifice".
Nonetheless, who even wants the Paris in the film illusion version of it when you can have the real thing, with it's amazing vibe and stories, upper and under world of adventure and mystery all led by a magnificent soul keen to share this city's beauty and uniqueness through his eyes and camera?
I would hop on a plane and come back just to meet Alexander and go into the unknown with him any day.
Enjoy your stay!
Boaz and Cat"