We had a great time at Alan and Iva's flat. A few quick notes:
- The location is fantastic. Most central landmarks are a 10 - 20min walk or a very quick metro ride away.
- It's well-serviced by supermarkets, bakeries, brasseries, etc, only a very short walk away. One of the local streets becomes a market most afternoons, which is excellent.
- We found it to be the best value for money in the area.
- The flat has everything we needed for a two week stay (note that you'll need to use a local laundromat if you don't have enough clothes, there are several in the area). The kitchenette and bathroom were fine, maybe with the exception of the bathroom door which is very tricky to open and close.
- You sleep on a fold-out couch, but this is obvious from looking at the photos. We didn't have any issues with it.
- The flat has a lot of stuff in it, including great paintings and sculptures, but also including household items that I think are kept there as storage. Just be careful to avoid mixing up your personal items with the things that are already there. There's still two cupboards worth of storage available.
Other reviews had mentioned loud noises and bad smells - we didn't experience that in our two weeks.
Overall, we'd recommend staying here. If we came back to Paris on a holiday, I think we'd book this flat again.