Great Host. Great Place. Arnaud was friendly, flexible, and helpful. He gave us clear directions for taking the train from the airport. Easy. He also had recommendations for us for our visit to Paris. And he is a very nice guy, the little we got to know him. The appartment is BETTER than the description. Here's why: 1. Spotlessly clean. 2. Very comfortable bed. 3. Great shower. Lots of hot water, and strong water pressure. (For my fellow Americans, you can tilt the shower head up and down, twist it side to side, even raise and lower the height. I mention this because I've been in France 10 days before I figured it out.) 4. Arnaud supplies a welcome bottle of wine. He also shared coffee, salt, butter, etc. so we could settle in before we had to go shopping. 5. Windows on 2 sides so lots of light and air. Plus three little (and I do mean little) balconies. No great view. Just the neighborhood, but it's nice to be able to step out. Bottom Line: Very nice appartment for 2 or 1, relatively cheep, with good subway access for exploring Paris. But with many charms in the neighborhood to enjoy. I moved my bottom line up, because I see I gassed on and on. Keep reading if you like. The real unexpected plus to this apartment is the neighborhood. The apartment sits on a block with no cars on a street that's 2 blocks long. Tres picturesc. On the corner to the left is a plant store that displays its flowers on the street. On the corner to the right is a green grocer with fruits and vegetables on display. Also on the block is a cheese store, a butcher, an omlette restaurant - open only for lunch, a fine food take out place, a Chinese food take out place, and a domino's pizza (Porquai !). The best bakery is to the right, across the street, 4th store on the left. Buy your fresh bagett every morning ! There are also drugstores and a supermarket within 2 blocks. If you are on a student budget, there's a Paul sandwich shop where you can get a "hero" sandwich on a bagett for about E5.50. Or a sandwich, croissant, and a coffee for about E8.50. I guess it's comparable to our Subway shops, except there's really no comparison. (Just a note here. If you really are a high school or college student, and you want a student neighborhood, this isn't it). My wife and I are retired and on our budget we enjoyed eating at a restaurant called MOM. (Turn left to corner, then right one block). Delicious food, and hip atmosphere. Complete dinner with wine, about E30 to E40 per person. They have a bar if you want in for less money. More to explore. Walking from the apartment: #Turn right 1 and 1/2 blocks, then left on Boulevard Pereire for three long blocks, around the circle and you...