This place is very centrally located and that makes it convenient - especially if you need to move around the Haussmann area. The Strasbourg-Saint Denis is a major metro hub and makes it easy to get around. There is also a velib station nearby for cyclists.

The host, Daniele, was very responsive to communication and met me personally. She did have a tendency to message me very late at night and expect an immediate response, which I found mildly inappropriate.

Sadly, I cannot say I loved this place. The room is tiny, suitable for one person only - which is ok since I was alone. The problem was that for some reason, it smelled strongly of cat urine (or something like it). I have no idea what this order was, but it was nearly overwhelming. I think perhaps it was the futon that you sleep on. Otherwise, the place was clean.

The other issue I had with this apartment is that is down one of the many passages in Paris. Most of these covered walkways are really nice. This one however, is full of African and Arab barber shops. It was often crowded with men shouting and acting aggressively towards one another. I felt safe enough and had no problems, but I wonder what it would have been like had a been a single woman?