This is one of those rare places on airbnb, one that is actually someone's home. When airbnb first started, I believe this was the true (and more honorable) concept. This is really Claire's personal apartment and she has arranged it so nicely. It is super cozy and comfortable. The space is small, but organized well. I am not a first time visitor to Paris so the neighborhood was great for me, on one side trendy Pigalle and Montmartre, on the other side a very real Paris neighborhood (maybe not for the squeamish.) I loved the bar down the street - watched World Cup football there and after my first visit was welcomed by the bar man and even some of the others watching the cup. I love these small neighborhood places. And I loved staying at Claire's place, and will return when I go back to Paris if it is available.