Habib was incredibly responsive prior to our arrival and recommended a great pedestrian street (Rue Montorgueil) for lunch, which was perfect for what we wanted. We really appreciated the fact that he waited for us when we were a bit late arriving also.

The flat itself is decent. The location was very good, as it is very near two metro stops and close to certain central sights, as stated in the ad.

However, I would say that the Saint Denis side of the courtyard in which the apartment is located is seedy at night. The entrance to the courtyard from this direction is locked at night which, although a relief given the girls clearly working outside it, is a bit telling. The courtyard is generally quiet, although there is quite a bit of noise first thing in the morning from people working in the cafe and shops below the apartment.

The main drawback of the flat itself is that the bathroom is incredibly small and the shower is too small for comfortable use.

Overall, this flat is good if you intend to use your accommodation in Paris for purely functional purposes, as it's very well-located.