I had the pleasure of spending almost the entire month of January in Edgar's apartment. Everything about my stay was impeccable. Communication with Edgar from my initial request was seamless, and he was contactable throughout my stay for any queries. Edgar was away when I arrived, but he arranged for his very lovely cleaning lady, Nita, to meet me at the apartment to give me the keys and show me around. Nita was also available throughout my stay, which was appreciated. There are two codes to enter the building (main door and second door), so the apartment is safe and secure. The apartment itself is amazing - huge (much bigger than the photos suggest) and ideal for solo travellers, couples or a family. Apartments in big cities are often small, so I really appreciated having the space to relax. The apartment is equipped with everything you could possibly need. Particular highlights for me included the extremely comfortable bed, the excellent shower and the well-stocked kitchen (with a wide variety of cooking utensils, coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer). In terms of amenities, several things make the location of the apartment ideal: (i) if you're arriving / leaving by the Eurostar, you're a 10 / 15 minute walk from Gare du Nord making it quick and easy to get there; (ii) you are minutes from several metro stations (Chateau d'Eau, Jacques Bonsergent and Bastille) which means travelling to and from the apartment is very easy; (iii) there is a supermarket and a couple of nice bakeries within a minute's walk; and (iv) there are numerous places for a bite to eat within a few minutes' walk (I tried Les Vinaigriers at the end of rue Lucien Sampaix which was excellent, as well as Café Le Bistrot directly opposite the flat, Le Petit Chateau d'Eau and Café Popote (lovely welcome) if you don't want to venture to far in the evening for a bite to eat). The surrounding area is also very cool, with lots of little cafes and boutiques practically on your doorstep and, if you're a runner, the Canal Saint Martin just minutes away which you can follow all the way to La Villette in the 19th arrondissement. One end of the apartment is on a fairly busy main road so, as is the case when you're in a big city, there is a little bit of traffic noise in one of the bedrooms. However, unless you are a very light sleeper, this should not cause an issue but I mention for those who are. In conclusion, given the length of my stay, I sought a comfortable apartment where I could feel at home in Paris and Edgar's place lived up to my expectations and more - I would not hesitate to return. Thank you, Edgar!