Charlie is an awesome host. He’s communicative and welcoming, and was quick to answer any questions I had during my stay. However, the place itself is not ideal. The apartment had a persistent vinegar-y smell throughout my stay, so the windows had to stay open 24/7. However, if you do that, the apartment next door is so close you could reach out the window and high-five your neighbors, so keep this in mind if you like your privacy. The shower also had about 30 seconds of hot water in it before it got freezing cold. This place would be the ideal space for a traveler who only needs a place to crash at night after a day exploring Paris— but I think this should be better reflected in the price. I’d be way more forgiving of this place’s flaws if it were more affordable. As it stands, I think it needs some TLC and quality-of-life improvements before I’d come back for another stay.