Pierre accepted my request to book immediately, without a delay and I was thus able to find a place to stay on short notice. The price was also more than reasonable. The bed was very comfortable.
This is about the only good thing I can say about my stay there. The immediate area, meaning the street itself, was not particularly attractive or pleasant in anyway. It's across from an ugly office complex and shopping mall. It is located in the movie theater district and the cafes are not very welcoming. The Gare Montparnasse is nearby and there is easy access to buses and the Métro.
There were no lights working in the bathroom and Pierre moved the living room floor lamp in there for my use. That left only a bare bulb hanging from the ceiling in the living room. The sofa in the living room was totally uninviting and I never even sat on it, choosing the chair instead.
As mentioned by others, you have to climb stairs to reach the apartment. 4 flights. There is no elevator. The neighborhood isn't appealing but it is safe and there is plenty of security to get in the building.
The most disappointing thing about my stay was the check in. I was left very impressive, detailed instructions for self check-in, complete with photos and step by step instructions. However, after climbing the 4 flights of stairs with my luggage, the last step of the lock box on the door with the key was not to be found. I think Pierre should have told me that he didn't put the lock box there before my arrival time that was agreed on.
He did meet me downstairs and this time, he carried the suitcase upstairs for me. Given the choice, I wouldn't recommend this apartment. It was a quick solution to an unexpected need for me and for that I honestly do thank Pierre. He was accommodating of my need for modifying the check in time and accepting my request to book immediately.