Arno was very helpful in all aspects, and we loved his apartment during our nine-day stay. It's steps from the metro in a thriving and multicultural part of Paris and on the same street as a bustling, twice-weekly street market. There's a secure building entry and elevators for those visitors weary of foot. The neighbors are friendly and helpful, the twenty-somethings in a nearby apartment don't party too late on weekends and they've got decent taste in music, and everything you need for an extended stay is within a block or two away (supermarkets, restaurants, bakeries, butchers, internet cafe, etc.). We especially enjoyed the bao and Beijing-style dumplings (fried and in soup) at Wen Zhou and the atmosphere at Cannibale Cafe (both nearby). It's an easy RER/metro ride from the airport and convenient metro ride to many Paris attractions (though the Eiffel Tower is a bit of a journey). The apartment itself is spacious; Americans used to more spacious showers might find the apartment shower set-up a bit of an inconvenience, but so what. We would definitely stay here on a return trip. If you're looking for a Paris locale away from the tourist centers in a multicultural neighborhood and an accommodating host, we'd highly recommend Arno's place!