Simon was a friendly and accommodating host. He was consistently available via Whatsapp/text be before our arrival and during my stay until check out. He has prepared an information booklet in both French/English which is really helpful upon arrival and explains everything from how to use the Hi-Fi, Wifi and sofa bed, to information about the cat and the shower. The flat itself is lovely, clean and secure (key fobs, locks, multiple doors through a courtyard) and a good size for one guest, or two who are happy to share space and a bed - I shared with a university housemate and it was more than comfortable. The sofa folds out very easily (using Simon's instructions) and makes a very comfortable bed which is more than suitable for the week I was there. It is plenty large enough for 2 grown adults. We chose not to fold it away during the day, which slightly limited our space in the flat, however when folded away the flat is an easy layout. The shower is fantastic: despite the limited hot water the good pressure allowed full showers (and my hair is very long) for 2 each morning. We did not really use the kitchen beyond washing up as the Parisian food was too tempting so we ate out - the kitchen is hidden inside a wardrobe door, and is reasonably basic so I wouldn't recommend it for cooking large meals; head over to the Irish Pub on the steps of the Sacre Couer (particularly pleasant!), or any of the local restaurants instead.Everything was just as good as described and the cat is very friendly and independent. We spent many evening watching street entertainers on the steps of the Sacre Couer overlooking a stunning view of Paris (we even watched the Eiffel Tower sparkle!). The distance to the city centre requires factoring in the travel for tourist trips, but the location was well worth the extra travel - you really feel the Paris experience! A taxi all the way from the Eiffel Tower at night was only 14 Euros. If you're staying for a week starting on a Monday and plan on using lots of modes of transport, I found the Navigo Decouverte useful and a cheap travel card. The apartment is approximately a 7-10 minute leisurely walk downhill to the nearest tube stations (Abesses and Anvers) which run regularly and on into the evening- I reccommend Anvers despite the additional distance as Abesses has a significant number of stairs to climb and is also uphill on the way back. There is a Montmatre bus, but we couldn't quite work out where/when it runs, and the walk is very pleasant, with lots of little shops, bakeries and galeries. The area near the Scare Couer is primarily cobbled and full of stairs or hills so I wouldn't reccommend it for limited mobility, however, if you can brave the steps, it is stunning and very friendly. I've never been so fit in my life! I'm...