I highly recommend Joanna’s apartment. I stayed for one month and had very little knowledge of Paris before I arrived. I was pleased to find that the neighborhood (12th arr) was very lively without being at all touristy. There was an abundance of great restaurants, shops, bars, bakeries, etc. Joanna’s apartment is tucked on a quiet street around the corner from Diderot (the main road), making it very peaceful. It’s also steps away from the Metro lines 1 and 8, which was really amazing for getting just about anywhere in the city. Just down the street there is a scooter/bike drop off as well. I felt safe alone in the neighborhood and the building was very secure. Regarding the apartment itself: it was lovely. It was a great size for just me, and still enough space when my friend came to visit. It was perfectly clean and the bed is SO COMFORTABLE. The only thing I will caution is it is on the 4th floor (5th, for any Americans reading) with no elevator. It was fine for me but not a good fit if you have mobility issues. Lastly, Joanna was a very thoughtful and accommodating host. She was very communicative with me, answered questions quickly, and the check-in / check-out process was well managed. Do yourself a favor and stay here! 😊