The best airbnb I can imagine. The location is great, wonderful view onto the canal, gare de l´est in 5 min reach, all the cool places around Republique not much further in easy walking distance. Balthazar was not there, but a nice friend of his handed over the keys personally, and Balthazar was super responsive by email. He must be a fun guy, and he definitely has a great taste. The appartement is beautifully decorated, you can tell its an architect´s place. For Paris, it is a very fine size, even for two, all equipped. It is super super clean, especially bathroom and toilet, rather hotel-like. The very best, still, is the Velux window - you have a view from the bed onto the stars, which you can close to sleep long after a long night. Waking up then, opening the blind on the roof window remote from the bed, and the one to the canal, having a tea in bed with this view to wake up - pure luxury! From my side - just absolutely top, my favourite place in Paris. And I am there regularly for work, so I can tell! Thanks, Balthazar!