Frédéric's place is larger than it appears in the photos. It is warm and comfortable and Fred was an excellent host.
Check-in went very smoothly, even though he was not in Paris when we arrived. He even offered to let us have some of his food from the pantry as we arrived late on Christmas Eve and weren't sure we would find anywhere open to shop.
The area is very lively with lots of bars and restaurants around as well as little shops with fresh fruits and vegetables and of course bakeries. Transportation links are excellent with two metro stations within walking distance.