Kevin was a really nice host and was readily available via email to answer quickly questions that we had about the apartment. The area is fantastic, right near good subway at republique and you can walk to le marais. But the fun part for me was exploring the new area of the canal. There were great boulangeries and wonderful boutiques and at night lots of restaurants. It was not touristy so you felt like you were living in a real Parisien neighborhood. The apartment was easy to get to and comfortable for the four of us who stayed there.