Carlos' place was great! Really clean, functional and comfy. The neighbourhood felt extra safe (even at night), and there's everything near you - grocery stores, pharmacy, bakeries, ATMs, restaurants and cafes. Metro (Line 1, which runs through all the main attractions) is only 6-7 mins walking distance from the apartment (Porte Maillot station). Carlos doesn't speak English, but you'll manage to understand each other. The last thing I'd like to mention here is that the apartment has a beautiful little terrace (I'm not sure why it isn't in the photos), from which you can see Arc de Triomphe, and if you lean over the railing a little, the Eiffel Tower aswell.