What a wonderful and unique experience! The artist studio is larger in life than in the photos, filled with light and just a joy. Connecting with the host was easy. The neighborhood is very conveniently situated, with lots of metro and bus options. Fans of the "lost generation" of writers and artists will be thrilled with all the local references in the restaurants, street plaques, and nearby Montparnasse Cemetary. There is an abundance of great restaurants and cafes, several street markets (Edgar Quinet, Rue Daguerre, Boulevard Port Royal), and small shops. We highly recommend this place. The only drawbacks are that you do have to carry your bags up a narrow set of stairs to get into the apartment (not a problem if your bags are not heavy or large), and the bathroom is small and could be tricky for large people.