We really loved staying in our romantic hideout. From the first moment it felt like home. It was tiny, (takes a bit of getting used to) but charming. We had a great welcome from Suzette, who had a baguette, cheese and wine waiting for us. She was also really good at responding to queries, - very quick, very willing to help.
We stayed five weeks, and the area was perfect for a longer stay. There's a big shopping centre and supermarket at one end of the street, a bakery at the other and numerous restaurants in-between. (A Thai, Italian, Japanese, Indian and Mexican!) But for those on a budget, the kitchen was well equipped for cooking. There was also a laundrette just around the corner. Place d'Italie is a great transport hub - with 6 buses and 2 metro lines within a couple of minutes of the studio.
There was a little noise from the street sometimes, most noticeably at the weekends, but nothing unbearable. The 13th isn't touristy, there are no 'sights' to see, but it gives a good feel for living in Paris - there's also a local market three times a week.
We enjoyed it tremendously!