Jeanne and her sister Elsa are excellent, caring hosts -- communication was easy and timely. Everything looks exactly as pictured in the listing. No stairs to contend with, as there are three small lifts. The apartment is very quiet (it’s on the courtyard side rather than facing the street) and quite spacious; you’ll enjoy the big windows in the kitchen, living room, and bedroom. The kitchen is well equipped, wireless is good, TV and washing machine are a plus, mattress is comfortable. The neighborhood is lively, safe, and ethnically diverse, with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and bars -- also bakeries, butcher shops, and small grocery stores. The metro is half a block away, making it very easy to visit other areas of Paris, and the huge outdoor food market (Tuesday and Friday) sets up directly in front of the building. If you prefer to stay in a “real” neighborhood away from tourist areas, you will find excellent value in Jeanne’s apartment.