We had a great time during out stay in Matthieu's flat. We found the location to be outstanding. Our goal was to get away from the touristy parts of Paris and to get a sense of what it's like to like there and we felt we were able to accomplish that. One restaurant he recommended (Baratin) and was nice enough to make a reservation for us, was a bit underwhelming for the cost, but there's super-easy access to the Metro, and the walk to the Seine, past Republique, might be a bit long for some, but was something we enjoyed multiple times. The lofted area where the bed is located has a very low ceiling. I could reach up and touch it while lying in bed, but was not a problem for us at all. I made the mistake of sleeping on one of the futons and wound up doing a number on my back, but the bed is quite comfortable and we found everything we could've needed. Highly recommended.