Magical!! Montmartre has always been my favorite part of Paris. One can see why artists love it so. And to be able to stay at Ismail's place was a wonderful way to visit Paris. The photos do not do justice to the views from the kitchen and bedroom and living room. Floor to ceiling windows that open up to the sound of schoolchildren going to school in the morning and the sounds of people chatting in Square des Abbesses below. The metro is across the street with many cafes and restaurants lining the road where the apt is. A grocery store is 3 blocks away. It was wonderful each night to get off the metro and walk back across the square to our apt. And, of course, Montmartre is amazing on its own to explore. My husband and I stayed with our 18 year old daughter. Plenty of room and very clean although (of course) old. But newer appliances in the kitchen and good shower. We will definitely see if this is available again when we return to Paris at some point!!!