Great location and value for someone with decent working knowledge of how to navigate through Paris - you can live like a local & walk along the canal (nice vibes in the evening). The nearest metro station is just 2-3 min away. Canal side feels 200% safer than the northeast side of the neighborhood - maybe I am too cautious - but stay on the buzzing side and it was a very nice immersive experience.
Among the coffee shops nearby, Ten Belles has got the most patient barista for beginners in French. Loved the coffee and sandwich demi there. French and Viet restaurants all surprisingly good.
The apartment itself is small but functional. Host has got good taste. The large white bookshelf looks great as zoom call background :)