Staying at Raphael’s place was wonderful. My friend and I were traveling to Paris from London, and we arrived in the city around 7:30pm. Leading up to our stay, Raphael was very communicative and answered all messages in a timely manner. He gave very clear directions to get to his place, then met us just outside the building to help check us in. Raphael was perfectly friendly and English speaking. He gave a short tour of his apartment and included some recommendations and tips based on what we planned to do. Check out was equally as easy, and he let us stay beyond the checkout time.
The apartment itself is exactly as described. The living room and bedroom both had huge windows and the bed was very comfortable. The washer/dryer works well and the kitchen is fully functional. Because Raphael normally lives there, things placed around the apartment are useful and intuitive. There are several metro stations within walking distance, and a beautiful park nearby. I would stay here again!