Alexis's place is great for a trip to Paris. It is small, but you aren't going to be staying at home when you're visiting anyhow! Everything was as described. Check-in was easy & Alexis was great. His communication was great as well. I'd recommend this place to anyone. The balcony was especially wonderful to have. Just make sure you're very comfortable with who you're going with, because there isn't room for privacy in the apartment. Location-wise it is about two blocks from multiple metro stops and a block from the Velib bike rentals. Paris is generally extremely easy to get around, so the location is no problem at all. It is in a neighborhood full of locals, not touristy at all!