Vladimir’s place is easy to find and located in a friendly and vibrant neighbourhood. The Metro is a few minutes down the road, and not far from Gare du Nord and central Paris. His instructions to find the apartment are easy to follow. He is a very nice and responsive host.
The apartment itself is on the top floor, so lots of climbing of stairs. This did not matter to us, though, as we were out all day during each day of our stay. Even though the apartment is small, it is great for two people. The amount of amenities that are squeezed into such a small space is very impressive. You will not need to bring anything yourself; things such as towels, travel plug adapters etc. are provided. You are certainly well-equipped!
The shower is fine. At night, there is no noise that will keep you awake outside, and the bed gave us a comfortable night’s sleep. I would also add that it is a good place to stay for a short couple of nights, but nothing more. It has a lot of character, and the bed is very comfortable. The kitchen is fine if one person is cooking.
It is 5 minutes around the corner from Sacre Coeur Cathedral; which is a must-see when there is a sun-set, and offers some nice places to eat and/or drink. His balconies also offer a great view of the surrounding areas. There are bars and restaurants close-by, and a great supermarket for anything you should need.
This is a personal preference, but at first we felt the apartment could use a little updating. There are aspects that could use a well-earned facelift. Having said that, the apartment really grew on us even in our short time there. I would recommend this apartment to couples specifically.