Carole's place is quite amazing. It has the feel of a Parisian home and is very well decorated. The view from the balcony is stunning too :) You get an immediate sense of being at home! The location is absolutely perfect. It is very close to the centre, but quiet and peaceful to stay. It is in Oberkampf and the area around has many many restaurants and bars you could visit. If you're adventurous, you could walk to the Seine and other notable places!
Carola herself is an amazing person - she took care of me very well and made breakfasts (traditional French breakfasts with fresh pastries) and coffee every morning. She has many travel tales to tell and conversations with her are very entertaining. She will make you feel at home and gives you absolute freedom to come and go as you please. If you want to ask her about places to go in Paris and how to get there, she is the person - knows almost everything :) She does have an old dog who is friendly!
I'd highly recommend her home to anyone visiting Paris. A great host and home, located in a perfect area!