Our stay at Alexandre's place was fabulous. The area is extremely cool and different, and we had fun exploring it. Alexandre helped by leaving some very helpful tips on the kitchen bench, which we took advantage of. The apartment is better than the photos suggest. The main area is spacious and interesting, with plenty of books and a nice couch. Perfect for two people - probably too small for four. The bathroom is cramped but the shower is excellent. As is the bed. The roof is thin, but that's not uncommon for Paris apartments. Alexandre was always easy to contact and he left helpful instructions on how to retrieve the keys, etc. We were lucky enough to leave our stuff until the evening, which made the last day easy. All in all, highly recommended.