It's a perfect location, you can strike out into the Marais or to Place de la République with ease. Only a 25 minute-walk from Père Lachaise. Wonderful buzzing nightlife a few steps from apartment, too, and yet the apartment is so quiet for sleeping (and for work). The photos of the space do not do justice to how large and light-filled the apartment is. The host, Sebastien, looks after his guests really well. He was incredibly accommodating of changes in my travel plans, when my flight was delayed for 2+ hours. He tracked my flight on line so as to make sure to be home to greet me when I at last arrived. He gave me a tour of the apartment with important info about working various appliances. He also had left a printed guide in the apartment to some favorite local restaurants and bakeries - guests can add their own favorites to this list, for future apartment guests to benefit from! I would definitely stay at 9 rue Commines again.