Alyson was great hostess. I felt like she went above and beyond to help make my first visit to Paris a great one, including tips and recommendations for places to check out. The location of her apartment was great: 3 minutes walk from one subway line, and maybe about 10 to another, which made it very easy to quickly access the major tourist attractions, as well as access to Gare du Nord and other major transfer points.
The room is a bit small, but was all I needed for a place to sleep at night after being gone most of the day sightseeing. I’d definitely recommend staying with Alyson, especially for travelers on a budget.