Our English-speaking host was fantastic and really helpful. For the four of us - including 2 teenage boys this was the perfect apartment. The location is so accessible and had everything (including a slightly pricey but fantastic organic supermarket) we could have needed. It is a quintessentially Parisienne experience with all that entails. The beds are comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped
for real cooking. It is in a lively part of town though and can be a little noisey, so, if you're not used to hustle and bustle bring ear plugs. Make sure to take the time to explore the surrounding streets for brilliant shopping and eating and don't miss the flea markets just a few stops away.