The apartment was so charming! My group of 5 young adults had fun relaxing in it after each long day of sightseeing. It is located adjacent to the Telegraphe stop on the 11 metro line, which was a 15-20 minute ride into the city...extremely convenient for us! The beds are comfortable, the living room is accommodating for 5, and the balcony is a wonderful spot for sipping on a morning coffee / a sunset glass of wine. Plus, the plant friends are fun. :) Though we did not explore the neighborhood much beyond visiting a nearby convenience store, we did feel safe when walking to the apartment from the metro station and the adjacent streets. Regarding the host, Sophie was excellent! Since she was out of town, she arranged for us to meet a greeter who made the process easy. Before we got to Paris, she sent us a great list of sights to see. And, she went above and beyond by calling CDG daily to help me locate my lost baggage from my airline! Thanks for having us in your home, Sophie!