Fantastic location. Lovely vibey neighbourhood. Apartment decor was charming and kitschy. Only problem, it smelled overwhelmingly of stale cigarette smoke which won’t bother some people but we found it slightly annoying as it was winter and we couldn’t keep the windows open. Kitchen is functional but could have been better equipped. Huge windows and great view of the canal. Our mattress was sunken badly in the middle but fortunately after the first night tossing, Karim was quick to respond and replaced it with a new one the next day. We slept much better thereafter. Truly a host who aims to please, you can tell.
Wooden floorboards were cosy but super creaky. Canal St Martin is a vibrant neighbourhood with a lot of restaurants and nightlife just on street level, great for going out and exploring the neighbourhood but light sleepers may want to take note. Good shower, decent bathroom and great walking access to everywhere. Super well connected via different metro stations if one needs to reach other parts of Paris.