I really enjoyed staying at David and Stephanie's apartment! They were both very welcoming (especially considering I booked the room with only a few days notice and arrived the same night they had returned from a holiday) because they are genuinely lovely people interested in travelling, learning about different cultures and sharing their lives and advice (and food!) with fellow travellers. Their home really will feel like your home. The room is clean and well-equipped (comfy sofa bed and desk), making it a perfect and private place to relax at the end of the day. And you can use the kitchen and laundry appliances too! While a few kilometres out of the centre of the city, the apartment is located close to a number of metro stops, so getting anywhere you need to be is a breeze! The only downside is having to drag your 26kg suitcase up six flights of stairs, but it's a good workout and you only need to do it once.
I have no problems recommending this couple and their home to anyone looking for an affordable place to stay in Paris ... and I'll be back myself. Thanks guys!