Staying with Nicolas was amazing. The experience started right after we booked, months before our actual trip. Nicolas emailed back and forth with us multiple times going over check-in details and explaining how to get from the airport to his place. He was extremely organized and responsive! Once we arrived in Paris, his friend, Diane, showed us the place. She was also very sweet and fun to get to meet! The apartment is perfect for a short stay. We stayed 5 nights. It has a fridge, and a grocery store nearby, so we were able to get food for breakfasts. It was very close to the metro, so you can opt for a 30-40min walk to the touristy part of the city or a quick metro ride. There are a few cafes right by the apartment, and it is a short walk to the Bastille area where there are many food options. Nicolas provided towels and there is a coffee machine. On the day we checked out in the morning, our flight was not till the evening, so Nicolas let us keep our bags in the apartment till the evening. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and Nicolas was a great host!