This is a great place to stay in Paris. Metros nearby, a bike stand right in front, and a short walk to other districts. The Marche d' Aligre is close and we walked there everyday for fruits and vegetables to eat on our terrace. Nice restaurants nearby as well. You could easily spend weeks here. We didn't get to do everything at all in 5 days. Tango dancing on evenings just on the other side of the Seine, all within walking distance. Bed was extremely comfortable, and it was so quiet as the apartment faces into a courtyard. We didn't get to meet Ariel, but she left us with easy directions and her friend who came to get the keys from us provided us with many good recommendations for our next apartment which was in a different section. Will definitely recommend to friends wanting to be in Paris.