Raphael was an amazing host, though we never met him! He provided easy-to-follow directions for each step of the way, including suggestions for places to go in the neighborhood.
The Canal area is full of charming bars/cafes, and you are so close to the metro (Goncourt, line 11), so the whole of Paris is at your feet!
All of the amenities are there—dishwasher, stove, oven, microwave, etc—pleasantly integrated into the decor of the apartment.
I would absolutely stay here again. What a lovely way to spend our time in Paris!
Ann and Nathan