We didn’t get to meet Jacky personally, but he was always very responsive and very polite when we communicated by text. His friend Victor met us at the apartment at the agreed time, and he too was very friendly, showed us the flat and said we could text him if we had any problems.

The apartment itself was great, but I’ll split the review between the good and the (very few) bad things about it.

Good:

+ It’s exactly as the photos show, small but very cozy and comfortable.
+ The bed was nice, firm enough and the mattress didn’t feel old or overused.
+ Shower was big and felt very homelike.
+ Great location, just 50 metres from the Falguière metro station, and in a quiet yet very central neighbourhood. Montparnasse felt very safe, even at night, and has lots of cafes, grocery stores and restaurants. It’s also a 20 minute walk to the Seine.
+ The kitchen is very well equipped, you can cook your own meals if you’re traveling on a budget.
+ Wifi was fast and stable.

Bad:

- You can feel a light rumble when the subway crosses near the apartment. It’s not very disturbing, but may take some getting used to.
- The building probably has some years, so you’ll hear when neighbours flush or use the sink, especially late at night or early in the morning.
- The area around the kitchen sink had a bit of a damp smell, probably a small leak.

Overall, we were very pleased with Jacky and his apartment. Highly recommended.