Nina is a lovely host, who did everything to assure me and my parents had a nice stay, she even offered me to stay for free another week following the terrorist attacks.
The appartment is spacious, with a great bathroom and kitchen, all rare in Paris. Rue du Faubourg du Temple may appear dodgy, but the area is everything we love about Paris: inclusive, diverse, cosmopolitan, trendy and alive. There is a strong sense of community too, which gives an air of home.
This is a true artist apartment, as the hosts are real actors and musicians. You will find musical instruments and a large collection of vinyls and books.
On the downside, the stairs to the room are quite steep and narrow, and even knowing that mezzanines are quite popular ir Paris, these stairs were not the easiest to deal with.
I recommed this apartment for those looking for an authentic experience of Paris, who wish to see the Paris of the Parisians and not turisty, guidebook Paris, but not for older people, people with small children or with mobility problems, because of the stairs.