I lived in Paris for more than 15 years and when I look for a place to stay when I visit, I'm very selective. Top priorities are cleanliness and comfortable bed which Sophie's place delivered on. A real bed with a good firm mattress, not quite long enough for my 6 ft 2 fiancé but we slept well nevertheless, and a reading light next to the bed (surprisingly, this is rare to find--and I know I'm not the only person who reads in bed); the apartment was immaculate and dust-free, bathroom and kitchen spotless, the whole equipped and furnished thoughtfully and tastefully. Next priority--light, and again it delivered. Third floor looking out onto a courtyard and lower buildings so you have a view of rooftops and plenty of daylight even on rainy days. The overall apartment is very well designed for comfort and convenience. The apartment is on a street that has undergone a surge of gentrification. Although there are sections of Pigalle Montmartre that are to be avoided, the apartment is perfectly situated so that even newcomers to Paris would fee safe and comfortable. The street (it's quite long) is dynamic, a mix of the trendy and the old, lots of new pastry shops, organic grocers, lively cafes full of young people in the evening . I'd been on this street decades before and it's changed dramatically. Reception and communication with host were just fine. I think it's a bit overpriced relative to other places in the hood. Nevertheless, I would return.