I very much enjoyed staying at Richard's place. I was traveling with 3 family members (all adults). Richard was very responsive while we were there and his son in law Jerome left hi number if we had any questions (his English is quite good). Richard and his wife were there to greet us when we arrived with a bottle of wine and a baugette! His apartment comes fully equipped with three room and two full bathrooms. He also leaves a booklet with a bunch of great information such as; great restaurants in the area, relevant telephone numbers for emergency or taxi and other great tidbits. Everything you see in his posting is accurate. The location is also fantastic. Its very close to public transportation (Paris is very accessible walking or by bike). He is about a 5 minute walk to Bastille which is a very hip restaurant and bar district and ten minute cab ride form the center of Lu Marais which is arguably the 'hippest' neighborhood in Paris for shopping and eating. The neighborhood where the apartment is located is very safe and very quiet. I would highly recommend this place for anyone who is looking to stay in the 'real Paris' where the Parisians go. Its about 20 minute cab from the Eiffel tower and Champs elseeys. Again, you can bike from his house to those locations and its very enjoyable- In fact suggest doing so. I would stay here again.
NOTE: The home, like many residential areas in Paris, does NOT have AC. As you can imagine it was quite hot at night in July when we visited. There are two fans in the apartment which helped.