This tiny studio is perfect for solo young traveler like me! I got off the train at gare de l'est with no French, sat down at a cafe near Place de la République and before I had more than 2 Kronenbourgs I had already booked Emmanuel's spot just a few minutes away!

The space itself is very small but has everything you could need. Emmanual even provided a generous sized water bottle and M&Ms upon arrival. His sister Dorothy was very nice to greet me and even let me in early. Emmanual was abroad at the time but was in constant contact. Overall a perfect stay. The apartment is tiny but you won't want to be in the apartment as the location is ideal!

Heads up though, because the apartment is so small (perfectly French) if you aren't slender and agile you might have some difficulties. The shower worked very well (hot+good pressure) but the curtain pulled into the shower so there was almost no space, when I tried pull it back a bit the water got through the curtain and flowed into the room and onto myself. Also the stairs are narrow, steep, and winding, and at night there are no lights in the hallways so make sure to have your phone's flashlight setting ready. However, these issues are to be expected when you are staying in la Marais. For me they even added to the experience!

Only let down was that because I booked last minute I could only stay for the first 2 nights of my trip, would have loved to stay the whole time..... À la prochaine!!