Just stayed at Amel's place for 10 days. The location is perfect for first time Paris visitors, it's close to everywhere. We walked to the Marais, the Louvre, Les Halles, D'orsay, etc. Also the metro station is a few steps away as is the RER B line direct to CDG (handy for the trip home). Amel is a wonderful, friendly and helpful host. One thing to mention, the bed is very firm, we did not find it to be very comfortable but we are used to a pillow top at home, and if you've had more than a couple of glasses of French wine the ladder could be a little precarious. Other than that we loved staying here.