Kevin & Elsa's place was just as pictured! Clean and light space with some unique architectural features. The location is very accessible and less than a 5 min walk to the trains at Gare de l'est - where you can also easily grab cabs if that's your thing. Communication with Kevin was very easy throughout our stay. So much so that when the internet unfortunately went out, he immediately sent a tech out to help. We would highly recommend their apartment.
Oh and about the bells, they really aren't so bad. You can definitely hear them but unless you're used to suburban quiet they really aren't that disturbing and at times quite lovely.