My husband and I had a fabulous weeklong stay in Paris, due in part to Gerald's and Linda's lovely home. Located in a courtyard, it is very quiet, even though Rue de Belleville is very crowded and lively. We found the location to be convenient, walking a few minutes downhill to take the métro (line 2 or line 11) at Belleville and then walking a couple minutes downhill from Pyrénées (line 11) in the evening. Also, bus 26 was very convenient for our arrival and departure from Gare du Nord. We appreciated having an organic food store on the corner, a bakery a few steps further, and many asian restaurants. We had hoped to eat at Le Baratin, since it was next door and had very good reviews, but it only reopened the day we left.
The house itself is very clean with a comfortable bed and furniture. We were easily able to cook breakfast every morning while planning our day. The wifi was a little sporadic the first two days, but the hosts looked into it immediately and offered suggestions. It worked fine for the rest of our trip.
Our greeter was very friendly and accommodating. He did a good job of orienting us to the house and neighborhood. There is a folder with information on how to use the appliances in the house, as well as restaurant, café, etc. recommendations and maps.
We cannot imagine how things could have gone better or been more comfortable. We hope to be back!