Annick's apartment is very cute, spacious, and is in a private, safe and small apartment building with a security gate. It is near Place d'Italie and easy to walk to several Metro tunnels and above-ground buses. There is a pharmacy across the street and many cafes, markets, and restaurants within walking distance. This is our first time staying in the 13ème Arrondissement (have stayed in the 5éme, 9éme and 11éme). It is pretty quiet, other than an occasional ambulance because the hospital is next door. It is not situated directly in the middle of all of the tourist areas, which for us is nice. I'd say this apartment is more for someone who wants to feel like they live in Paris like a local and not necessarily for people who want to be in the middle of the "hustle and bustle". The apartment is very large for a Paris apartment and has three levels. The upstairs level is the living room with television and a bedroom with a closing door. There is a nice street view from upstairs, where I spent most of my time. The mid-level is where you enter and where the toilet, sink, ironing board, and cleaning supplies are. The lower level has a dining table, kitchen with bar and stools, shower and laundry room with double sinks and a small bathtub with a standing shower. The washing machine and drying rack work well. The other bedroom is also located at this level.
The price is fair, and the apartment is clean and had what we needed - worked out great for our 12-night stay. Check-in was easy and Stephanie was very nice and friendly to check us in and explain everything. We will consider staying here again when we are traveling with more than two people.