Karim was a wonderful host. He communicated well with us before and during our stay. I did not get to meet Karim - our friend who was staying with us arrived first and met Karim at the apartment. Karim even came back to help our friend connect to the WiFi. Our friend wants me to say that the apartment was amazing and Karim was a great host, and I agree with him wholeheartedly. The apartment was very comfortable for two couples, and the way the bedrooms are situated on different levels allowed for privacy. The large living room had enough seating for us to spread out around the coffee table and have two dinners of wine, cheese, bread, fruit, and chocolate. The kitchen is well-equipped with everything you would need and the coffee maker is set up and ready to go. The washer and dryer is in the apartment (inside the downstairs bathroom) and we were able to pack less because we did a mid-week load of laundry. Even though it is located in a busy area, the apartment is very quiet at night because it faces into a courtyard and not the street - the only noise we heard was the cooing of birds in the morning. The apartment is located less than a block from the Republique metro stop and is very conveniently located for getting around Paris. Bakeries, cafes, grocery stores, pharmacies, and all the other conveniences you need are in the streets surrounding the apartment. The apartment is clean, comfortable, and ideal for friends travelling together. It was also an excellent value. We loved our stay, and I would enthusiastically recommend Karim's apartment to anyone!