Ben was most helpful with directions and details of the flat (entrance key fobs and wifi passwords etc) prior to arrival and although he was not there in person he had arranged for a friend, Grace, to welcome us- in fact we got a little lost and Grace was most helpful, coming out to find us.
The flat was just like the pictures and perfect for our stay-perhaps bigger than I had imagined- and comfortable. It was very close to a large park and the metro. We found it perfectly sited for visiting Paris' sights; it is located in zone 1, in the chinese neighbourhood. We loved the eclectic mix of cultures and enjoyed the chinese/thai restaurants; we found people in the neighbourhood helpful and friendly.
Ben told us to be at home and we took him at his word, borrowing his scrabble and cards- thank you.
The only negative was that we could not stay longer!