Joel is a wonderful host! Helpful and accommodating at every step of the way :). And he left us wonderful presents. His place is very cool and rustic and most certainly has a real Paris feel to it. The location is great as well, especially for those of you who enjoy being out late and right in the middle of action. Because we were traveling with a baby who wanted to be in bed by 9pm, maybe a more quiet place would have been a better choice. We knew what we were getting into and the noise on the street didn’t seem to bother the baby too much. The stairs to the apartment were nice and wide so no problem getting up with a stroller and suitcases. The apartment has a fireplace and if you are sensitive to any smoke smells, then maybe this is not the right option for you. We did not use the fireplace and the windows were always open. But with open windows come street noises ...so just be aware of that :). We enjoyed our trip and wish everyone a great time in Paris!