From the very beginning, our interactions with Rene were great. It gave me great confidence that we had selected the perfect host for our stay in Paris.
The apartment itself was lovely. Two rooms and two bathrooms which worked out well for our group of four - there were three beds including the foldout in the living room. The kitchen is well-stocked and has a Nespresso machine, coffee maker, juicer, etc. So we stayed well caffeinated and hydrated for our stay! The furniture was comfortable and we often found ourselves gathered in the living room and at the dining table casually chatting. The apartment is located on the 4th floor via a lovely wood spiral staircase. There is also a small elevator which was especially helpful for transporting our luggage.
The neighborhood is festive with lots of restaurants, shops, and bars. Be sure to visit the nearby produce markets for fresh fruit - it was strawberry and cherry season while we were there. Despite the hustle and bustle, the apartment was very quiet. As others have said, its a short walk to the Metro and easy to get to anywhere in Paris. Sacred Heart and its environs is a modest walk away. And to echo others, the covered passageways the flat adjoins are also lovely to explore. We visited the bar downstairs for Aperol Spritz!
I will also echo what others said about safety. The passageway to the apartment closes in the evening providing an extra layer of security in addition to locked access to both the building and apartment. I would have been comfortable staying in the apartment alone.
Our interactions with Rene were great - he was super responsive to our needs (thank you!). I've already mentioned the flat to a friend planning a trip for next summer and I would definitely choose to stay at the flat and with Rene again.