Great value, excellent stay!
Thomas's apartment worked beautifully for us. The location is in a quirky district which caters to a black clientele with an abundance of salons and hair supply outlets. This fact was in no way a problem; we always felt safe and simply wended our way through the throngs like everyone else. The metro is literally at the nearest corner, and in either direction along the avenues are a rich local mix of shops, eateries, and markets. This is not a fancy neighborhood, and we liked it better for that. Example: we purchased a sizeable and delicious cooked rotisserie chicken for 5 euro nearby. Along the trendy food street Rue Montorgueil a smaller version was being sold at 14 euro!
As for the basics, the bed is comfortable, the kitchen unusually well equipped, and all the systems that should work do. We much appreciated the all in one washer/dryer in the unit. The many lovely plants and mementos Thomas has placed with care in the space make it feel welcoming and blessedly non-hotel-ish.
Communication with Thomas was straightforward and responsive. We would return again, no question.