Nicolas was great as was his very functional apartment. He made a valiant effort to have his place spotless and ready for us at the last minute as we were sort of 'stranded' in Paris. The neighborhood is not touristy, just authentic and friendly with lots of restaurants to choose from. Since my wife and I are vegetarians, we especially enjoyed the Indian place on Rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine. Re. transportation, the metro is super convenient, just right around the corner. The area felt quite safe and parking was amazingly not so difficult before 8pm. Overall, Nicolas stood out for us with his pleasant, unrushed demeanor and plenty of helpful tips. We look forward to our next stay!