Fred is located in a very hip area of Paris - a ton of bars, restaurants, lounges, and central to a lot of things in the city. Fred is an awesome host, he is more than happy to help you find anything in the city he is very knowledgeable about Paris and very accommodating to his guests. Having said that, it is important to note that Fred does live in a very small space and he does have a cat. i know he posts that on his profile but its important to know. His space is small, and you will only be separated by a curtain so when you sleep Fred is just a few feet from you on the other side of the curtain and you have to be okay with the lovable Youpie the cat. she is a sweet cat but her bed is in your room, its also common for youpie to jump on your bed every now and then. Its a perfect place to rent if you plan on being out and about the city most of the time - since it doesnt provide a lot of privacy or relaxation if thats your thing. I do not regret my booking at all, i had a blast and went out with Fred several times for some beers - hes a cool dude.