Karine's place is a cosy nest, ideal for a young couple (if you have young kids, you might miss the bathroom door). It is also a quiet neighbourhood and we had a lot of privacy here. It is very close to Gare du Nord-walking distance- which means that if you have a late night train or an early morning train, you are not spending a lot of time just getting to or away from the station. Karine is also a very gracious host. She was happy to provide a fan (Paris was quite hot at the time of our visit), kitchen nitty-gritties, fresh bed sheets and towels. The neighbourhood is bustling with restaurants and their are many options that we felt should have explored but coudn't since we did not get a lot of time.