Nicole was a good host that was willing to help us as she was able. The location was good for accessing Rue Mouffetard - my favorite pastries were from David Doualan! Speaking as one from the U.S. who is more used to accommodations above ground and a more traditional set up, this space was interesting and a bit odd. The basement bedroom was fine but a bit dungeon-like to get down there. This was also where the kitchen and washer / dryer were. The other bedroom was on the main floor without a door for privacy, but tucked behind a wall. The layout was not traditionally functional. There were dishes available and soap for dishes, but not for laundry so bring your own. The washer / dryer functioned but it took over 8 hours to dry anything in there so I recommend hanging your clothing to air dry. It's a bit stuffy in the apartment and Nicole provides fans which help a lot - and help the clothing dry. The space was clean when we got there but be aware that the walls crumble leaving the floors in the basement feeling dirty. Check in and check out were a breeze and we slept well. Overall, we were safe, slept well, had access to a great neighborhood and fairly close to transportation. So it was a good option, not a great option.