Our stay at this apartment was a true highlight of our Parisian trip. Months before we arrived, Max was informative and very responsive to my questions. He gave me explicit directions from Charles De Gaulle airport to his apartment, explained his close proximity to major metro lines and provided a brochure of bakeries, shops, etc. that were located near the apartment.

Max greeted us when we arrived (and greeted us kindly despite our delayed arrival), and showed us around his immaculately cleaned apartment. The apartment is lightly furnished and decorated, but it has a magnificent view of the Eiffel Tower from one of its two balconies. My wife and I would watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle on the hour at least once a night. And, as mentioned above, this apartment very clean -- we immediately felt comfortable and at home upon arriving.

The apartment is conveniently located near the Republique Metro station, which serves lines 3, 5, 8, 9, and 11. (My wife and I made the walk in about 5 minutes.) This allowed us to be within 25-30 mins to our favorite Parisian sites.

While your itinerary may take you away from the Republique neighborhood, it is worth noting that the Republique neighborhood offered a vibrant local alternative to typical tourist spots. Republique's nightlife is vibrant and energetic and this apartment is a short walk away from the Saint Martin Canal, which is surrounded by quaint local shops. Also within walking distance of this apartment are many great bakeries and cafes, which are listed in the brochure Max will kindly provide you.

In sum, I highly recommend renting Max's apartment during your next trip to Paris. It's proximity to charming and vibrant local life, the Republique metro line, great food and incredible Eiffel Tower view makes this an excellent vacation option.