We found Charles to be a great host and loved his apartment. Everything is as advertised -- it is compact but clean, well equipped and in a wonderful location. It is steps to both the Marais -- which we found to be our favorite neighborhood in Paris -- and also to numerous subway lines, allowing easy travel throughout the city. As others have noted, there is a wonderful farmers' market twice a week right outside the front door. Air conditioning worked like a charm in toasty August weather. Would highly recommend to others looking for a lovely, quiet studio in the thick of Paris action at a fraction of the price of a hotel.