We had a fantastic stay in Alicia's cool place in a very vibrant neighborhood! She met us in person and let us into the space, which has a very comfortable bathroom and a comfy, lofted bed. It was *so* nice to have a shower that you can actually mount, a real rarity in France! The apartment had plenty of light and air and is very conveniently located next to major subway stops and near tons of restaurants.
Alicia has a great book with recommendations for local restaurants, and was happy to talk about the area. (I spoke with Alicia in French and cannot comment on her English.)