Apartment stuff:
Gabi's place is really cool. The building is full of character and you get to feel like you have a little piece of Paris!
There are some things that need to be made clear so you know what you're getting into. First the studio is on the 6th floor as Gabi mentions. There is a button that turns on the lights on the main floor and at the top of the stairs. This is common in France but if you've never been there then I'll save you the trouble. The room is warm so if you need comfortable temperatures this is not the place for you! We had ice cold water for the last two days but Gabi said this was uncommon, so perhaps a fluke. We are use to traveling in Latin America so we are use to this.
The refrigerator was full of stuff when we arrived and had a deathly odor of something rotting. Also, all of her things are in the apartment so expect to live out of your bag or in piles as we did. There is a shower in the studio but the bathroom is communal as Gabi mentions in her description. There are no bugs but if impecable cleanliness is must for you, then this spot should be a hard pass.
Neighborhood Stuff:
There are bikes and a metro that can get you anywhere you want to go. The studio isn't particularly close to any of the attractions besides the Eiffel Tower, so you will have to do a bit of commuting using one of the easy public transit options. There are many bakeries, restaurants, and stores around and it's quiet .
All in all this place is for travelers that are open minded with flexible expectations.