I stayed at Daniel's beautiful apartment in the 17th arrondissement of Paris for 5 nights. The private room - - and the apartment as a whole - - were impeccably clean, elegantly renovated, comfortable, well-lit and fragrant (roses, peonies and orchids in the dining area, the kitchen and the living-room). Large windows open from every room (including bathroom) into the quiet inner courtyard of the building, giving the entire place a village-like charm and tranquility. The kitchen was fully equipped had I wanted to cook, but the large choice of excellent bakeries, an Italian delicatessen nearby, greengrocers and a carrefour supermarket made this unnecessary. The apartment is less than 5 minutes away from Metro station Argentine, which is an uncrowded, pleasant station to arrive at from CDG airport or after a day of roaming Paris's streets and subway system. The neighborhood is safe, at once residential and full of commerce - - but most importantly, away from the hustle and bustle of tourism.
Daniel was very accommodating when, due to a delay in my flight, I contacted him to let him know I'd be arriving 3-4 hours later than planned. He remained affable and communicative all throughout my stay, and despite a "non-interventionist" approach to hosting, I knew how to contact him should the need arise.
I hope to stay in Daniel's apartment on my next trip to Paris, and I recommend both the host & his home without hesitation!