Safia's place is perfectly located in Paris's 11th arrondissement. And if you like food, the 11th is the place to be, without question. The location can't be beat. The apartment is on the first floor so you don't have to carry your bags up five flights of stairs, which is a huge plus. Safia was responsive and lovely to work with. The apartment itself was tidy and ticked all the boxes for amenities.
A couple of things to note: 1) there was construction in the building--hammering, drilling--six out of seven mornings per week the five weeks that I was there, and it started around 8:30am. So, if you're going to Paris for rest and relaxation, check with Safia before booking to make sure this renovation is completed. Otherwise, your opportunities for sleeping in will be limited to Sundays. 2) Safia mentions in her post that her apartment is quite full (cabinets, closets, shelves, etc) so there is very little room for guests' belongings. She is up front about this and it is absolutely the case. I travel light so it wasn't really an issue, but if you aren't a light packer or you are traveling with a companion, there may simply not be enough space for your things.
With that said, I can definitely recommend a stay with Safia.