Mehdi was absolutely a wonderful host! He was so flexible with us, in terms of check-in and check-out. He was busy with work and things to do, yet he remained very communicative and responsive with us. He kept in touch with me before and after my flight so he could estimate when to meet us for check-in. He let us know when traffic would cause him a bit of a delay, which was perfectly fine because there is a cafe next door and we were craving a snack and some coffee. He gave wonderful suggestions (Les Fables de la Fontaine for lunch was the best!) for places to eat and activities to do. He even kept our bags locked up for us after check-out, because we had a late flight and wanted to walk around before leaving. He went out of his way to leave work so he could meet us to return our bags before we left.
The apartment is small, just as the pictures show. My fiancé is 6ft 2in, and he was a bit of a giant in the place (the shower was tight for him, he couldn't sit up in the bed area or he would hit his head, etc). I'm 5ft 3in and it was perfect for me. I'd say for 2 people, it's okay for a few days. We stayed 3 nights and my fiancé didn't mind, but said he wouldn't be able to handle something so cramped long-term. For 1 small to average-sized person, it's great! I could see myself staying for weeks, even.
The best thing about this place is the location. It's walking distance to the Eiffel Tower and the park that surrounds it. There are fabulous cafes and restaurants on the street, as well as several grocery stores and little markets (get some fresh fruit from the markets a few doors down - delicious!). If you walk along Rue Saint Dominique heading away from the Eiffel Tower, you come across some great shopping, as well as a Starbucks for those who want super sized servings of coffee and a place to study, which my fiancé needed. There are a variety of boutiques, cafes, pharmacies (as in beauty products and skin care, not medicines), bars, and restaurants to stumble upon if you keep walking own Rue Saint Dominique. You can veer off that street and head towards the Seine for wonderful people-watching or a romantic stroll. Les Bateaux Mouches (a boat tour company) are about a 10 minute walk away, and a quick and lovely way to see the city from the Seine river.
Thank you again, Mehdi for a wonderful stay!