Ivan was an exceptional and thoughtful host who provided excellent instructions for a comfortable stay at the apartment and surrounding areas. You can tell that a lot of care went into the design of the apartment. The kitchen was well-stocked and the washer/dryer in the unit was perfect for our family. There were plenty of restaurants nearby, a large grocery store, a market, a surplus of bakeries (try them all!), and the choice of two metro stations (one 3 minutes away and the other about a 10 minute walk), which made getting to sites very convenient. Montmartre was also a pleasant walk away. We can honestly say that Ivan is one of the nicest hosts we have ever met. Highly recommend.