I can't begin to express how happy my wife and I were during and after our stay at Stephan and Marina's Paris apartment. This place made our stay as enjoyable as it was.
Stephan was in quick and helpful communication with us leading up to our arrival and even did some research into French SIM cards for our cell phones. He was present at our arrival and gave us a detailed tour of the apartment.
This tour was very important as the apartment is very small, and has a lot of unique characteristics that are easy to learn, but might not be immediately obvious. Stephan pointed all these out very clearly.
The apartment is on the third floor and has some surprisingly great views from its single large window. When that window was closed, the apartment was surprisingly quiet. We slept really well on the couch/fold out bed. The wifi was fast and reliable.
Storage space for our belongings was a little tricky, but seeing as though my wife and I were traveling light, with only our carry on baggage (eBags Weekender backpacks) and a few packing cubes, we were able to use the very convenient rolling tote that is stored under the bed to keep our clothing in. My only wish is that there were more anchored hooks and wall hangers on every wall to hang jackets, purses, and toiletry bags. There could also be more shelving above the bed area, but we made do.
The neighborhood felt safe and the fact you go through three different locked doors to get to the apartment helped with this feeling of security. There's a great many things to explore in the neighborhood, and you're near Metro stations. Be sure to check ahead of time as flooding, a public workers strike, and the Euro 2016 games closed several stations and changed traffic patterns.
There's a hot plate, dishes, a nice amount of condiments, and a small fridge. We didn't do much cooking, as let's be real, when in Paris, you eat out and experience the city. Speaking of eating out, Stephan and Marina prepared and incredibly helpful map and list of nearby restaurants and attractions. Thanks for that!
For someone looking for a 'home base' for their stay in Paris, and who isn't planning on spending all day I their lodging, this place is perfect. I would not recommend it for more than two people, or if you're traveling with a friend and want your own room or more space. For a couple or a single person, this place can't be beat.