Annie's home is a rooftop oasis hidden amongst the hustle bustle of Belleville and République. It is the perfect location for anyone looking to see "real" Paris. I stayed with Annie for a month while I was trying to find my feet in Paris and it was a dream. Location wise, it is perfectly situated beside several metro lines which take you all over the city (I also strolled down to République and over to le Marais and the Pompidou centre). It is a great area for eating out and going for drinks (Annie always has great recommendations for local places). A big plus - it is right by Canal Saint Martin which is very trendy.
The bedroom itself is absolutely lovely - it's really bright and homey. My favourite feature was the high ceiling by the window and the fairy lights which are hung all around the room. Annie is an artist and you can really see the care that she has put into her home.
As for Annie - the lovely host herself - she is unbelievably warm and friendly. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with a cup of tea and a big fold-out map with amazing recommendations for Paris and the neighbourhood. I always felt very welcome and free to come and go. This experience will be hard to beat!