We chose Nathalie's place due to the price, location, and space for a family of 4, and we were not disappointed. The metro that we used to explore the city was just steps away and we never once felt unsafe trekking throughout the neighborhood. It is very lively with many superb restaurants and bars to explore. While the abundant graffiti in the area, including on the door to Nathalie's apartment complex, did take us aback initially, it seems to just be another form of benign self-expression in Paris (and France, really). We loved having the entire top floor of Nathalie's place to ourselves, where there was plenty of room to hang out and rest. With my 6 foot frame and the sloping ceiling in both bedrooms, I did manage to whack my head a few times, but I eventually learned. The steps to her apartment and our floor were indeed steep and many, but they just became a part of the charm. If we are so lucky to be able to travel to Paris again, we would definitely choose Nathalie's!