We really appreciated these hosts going out of their way to accommodate our group comfortably. Their apartment is close to two different metro lines in an ethnically diverse neighborhood of Paris. It took us 20-40 minutes and 2-3 metro changes to get to the main tourist attractions downtown- a "commute" that we found very manageable. Multiple bakeries and grocery stores are within a few city blocks' walk of the apartment. We we not disturbed at night by any noise and appreciated having use of the washing machine and their new stove/oven. Be aware that there is no microwave in this apartment, however, and it is hard to find a place to dry your clothes if you do some wash. Perhaps things could have been a touch cleaner, but overall an enjoyable, safe, comfortable stay. Make sure you are able to climb three flights of stairs if you choose this apartment. Oh- and make sure to notice the houseplants: they are absolutely lovely!