Colin and his sister are great hosts. They accommodated my early arrival from the US with no problems. Their place is ideal for the single traveler like me. First, I had lived in the area, and it is wonderful. One block from the beautiful Parc Monceau, and 5 min walk to Rue Poncelet, one of the last 'Street markets' in Paris, with the best fruits, vegetables, cheese, wine, fresh fish, bread, and prepared foods. The apartment is on the 3rd floor of a modern building, facing a large, bright and airy interior court that is lined with trees and other vegetation, not one of those small dark, bare and depressing courts you see in typical older buildings in Paris. It has a nice modern kitchen and bathroom with excellent shower. Full wifi and access to all digital TV channels. The bed is comfy and there are chairs and tables. The neighborhood is also five minutes walk to the Etoile and Champs Elysees. Very quiet, due to the interior court, absolutely no street noise. Lots of good and reasonably priced restaurants nearby, frequented by locals, and not tourists. Metro access around the corner. Basically, a no hassle great stay, at an unbeatable price for the area. Coming back in the Spring!