PRO's: Solid location in a student neighborhood, with many reasonably priced food options around. Close to subway. Communication with host nothing short of excellent despite time difference. Accommodated early check-in request, and the check-in arrangement with a nearby hotel (walking distance) was very convenient and straight-forward. Kitchen was clean and had all the basics, and there was an abundant supply of extra towels, linens etc. Host provided a long list of excellent local and Paris at-large recommendations. CON's: This is likely to be expected for some Parisian apartments, but the heating is not great: the heater in the living room works really well but not the one in the bedroom. The bathroom never really gets warm enough (which is problematic in November), and the kitchen / hallway is dead cold because there's no central heating. The lighting in the house is insufficient, and coupled with the decor and the heating, creates a very gloomy atmosphere in cold winter nights.