We had a wonderful time staying in Joel's Parisian apartment. The apartment was very clean, stylish, and comfortable, with great light in every room; the operable windows were great for fresh air, and they had blackout curtains for sleeping (which was really great). Outside noise was minimal; it was hard to believe we were in such an accessible neighborhood given how quiet it was. The radiator heating system worked very well (as did the towel warmer in the bathroom!)
Joel was so kind and responsive in the lead-up to our trip -- he welcomed us personally, gave us a tour of the apartment, and left notes and maps for his favorite places in the neighborhood for baguettes, groceries, coffee, etc.
As vegans, we often rely on having a kitchen to make our own meals and the kitchen in Joel's apartment was wonderful -- easy to work in, well-stocked-with-things-we-might-need, and very clean. There's a large dining table in the main room, but we found ourselves using the small table in the kitchen for every meal -- it's the perfect size and the kitchen is so comfortable.
We can't say enough good things about this apartment, highly recommended!