The host organised for someone to meet me and set me up in the flat, with keys, bedding etc. After that, contact was not necessary as it was very easy to find what we needed around the flat.
I had stayed in this area before so I knew it was calm, friendly and a safe family neighbourhood with a beautiful large park nearby and within easy reach (about 35 minute very lovely walk) to the centre of Paris (The Louvre). Good, direct connection from Gare du Nord to Pont Royal just around the corner.
The apartment was excellent, on the 6th floor with a lift. The windows look out to a wonderful view of the rooftops and Montparnasse tower, it's a treat just to watch the changing sky and the tower light up as it gets dark. The light is incredible.
All is new and clean with everything you could possibly need such as iron and board, magnifying mirror etc. Good wifi availability and strength. The kitchen was very well equipped.
In all everything was very well thought out in its design and easy to use and made for an extremely comfortable stay.