This property is so quintessentially Parisian! The decorative touches are amazing, it is beautifully clean and there is a fully stocked kitchen in case you don't feel like any of the dozens of eateries almost literally on your doorstep.
The hosts were very communicative and arranged for a friend of theirs to let us in and tell us about the property. A note to anyone with mobility issues, the property is down two flights of spiral stairs and the lift is very small. For us, this was no problem. You have access to the beautiful courtyard and despite being part of a bigger building the studio feels very secluded and private. Once you leave, it opens up onto the centre of Rue des Abbesses - you are literally across the road from the metro station from which you can get almost anywhere in Paris. But should you decide to just stay in the area, you will also have a hundred and one things to do. Helped along by Laurence and Giuliano! They have provided a LOT of information about the local area and Paris in general - specific recommendations for bakeries, eateries, shops, everything. We followed a number of these recommendations and were NOT let down. It really made us feel like we were getting a more authentic experience - there was one place in particular we would probably not have looked twice at but gave us our best evening of the whole trip.
The property is not as cheap as some others in Paris and is quite small, but it is cosy and lovely and again, right opposite the Abbesses metro. The area is lively and amazing - tons of incredible shops and restaurants, Montmarte only a stones throw away - we really were staying in the absolute heart of things. For us, the convenience, beauty and excitement of the area we were in made the stay fantastic. Definitely consider this for your stay in Paris as a couple!