Maylis place is a very cozy little spot in Canal St. Martin. It is a quieter location, which is great for the end of a long day of walking! Maylis was easy to communicate with - considering I know very very little French! - and made us feel so welcome upon arrival.
This location is close to a lot of little restaurants, cafes, boulangeries, and metro stops (Goncourt and Republique got us everywhere). It is about 20 minutes metro to any tourist location in Paris.
The elevator in her building was great for an older mother who was tired after each night of exploring, and to get our many bags up and down without effort.
My mother and I stayed at her apartment for 4 days and found everything we needed inside. It's a no-frills place - a great spot if you know you will be out and about all day.