Philippe was a very gracious and welcoming host. The apartment is perfectly situated in the 6eme arrondissement (6th district) just up the hill from the Jussieu metro station, which is a main station on two big metro lines. The surrounding area is great, with the main thoroughfare of St Germain de Pres just a 5-10 minute walk. The good location means you can go out for a few hours and then come back to the room, and then go back out later. The museum of natural history is a block away, which has a wonderful outdoor arboretum to walk in. The apartment is small but not cramped. The two of us had plenty of room. No a/c, though that is not prevalent in France. The bed was comfortable, especially when you have been walking all day and are tired! Philippe, his wife Isabel, and his children are all very nice, courteous and eager to help. The bathroom was small, but most French bathrooms are small. The only point I must bring up is that the shower is extremely tight. My husband and I are average-sized people and we felt that it was very cramped. It is not unworkable, but may provide problems for larger people -- if you are a larger person, either wide or tall, this shower will just not work. I hesitate to even mention this as everything else is so great. But I wouldn't want people to rent this room and be unable to shower. All things being equal, this is a great studio apartment, with a wonderful host and great location. I recommend this listing to anyone who wants to have a wonderful time in Paris!