Overall this is a great place to stay in Paris and I recommend it 100%. However, there are a few things to note if you will be staying here (just to keep your expectation in check). **Note: Once we arrived, it was easier for us to contact the host using WhatsApp** CONS: 1) The apartment is on the second floor of the building and there are a couple flights of stairs that you'll need to climb. This is the case for most Parisian apartments as they have retail space on the first floor. 2) The spiral staircase that leads to the upper room is a little narrow. This wasn't a problem for us but could be an issue for larger folks. 3) The WiFi is not very strong upstairs. The thick flooring interferes with the signal. 4) Be mindful of where you wander. As with many neighborhoods in Paris, some streets are cleaner and safer. If you wander too far outside of the main roads you will find yourself in a more questionable area. 5) There are no shower doors. One side of the shower is left open. I'm not sure if this is common but it was a little weird for us. Some water spilled onto the bathroom floor and we had to clean it. 6) The upstairs bathroom doesn't have a door. The toilet itself does have a door, but the shower space and sinks are left in the open. PROS: 1) GREAT LOCATION. We had no problem finding food in the area and were very pleased with how close it was to the Metro. 2) CLEAN APARTMENT. Shower towels and bed sheets were provided. 3) WASHER/DRYER. Although we didn't use it, it's worth noting that there is a washer/dryer in the apartment. 4) FREE WIFI. Although it was not very strong upstairs, the WiFi didn't give us any connection issues. 5) HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING. Very easy to use. Worked great. 6) QUIET APARTMENT. Never had noise issues with neighbors or construction. 7) PLAYER ONE. On a personal note, our favorite bar in Paris ended up being a 2min walk from the apartment. Highly recommend going to Player One. **Side note: While not relevant to some people, don't expect to do much shopping in this neighborhoods. Most of the 'stores' in this area are wholesale boutiques that sell to larger stores.**