Marius's little studio cottage is really excellent. I found it adequately furnished, exceptionally clean, the mattress is comfortable, and Marius and Violaine (his co-host when away) to be very kind and generous. Excellent location for getting around. The area is my favorite in Paris so far, where the "real" Parisians live, as Violaine put it - and appreciating the authentic cafe culture, and socially diverse people around, I agree. That said, voices from the surrounds drift in through open windows, and while to a New York person this brought to me a sense of life, joy, those staying on a weekend night and requiring absolute silence should bring earplugs. And carry them with you every other place in Paris too!