Yves' place is fantastic!
Yves' was not there when we arrived, but he communicated through the Airbnb app in a very timely manner and gave me all the details to contact his neighbor Jeanne. She was incredibly sweet and helpful.
The location was perfect, with the canal right at the doorstep. The neighborhood is hip and lively and you can find everything you need there. Yves' was kind enough to leave a house manual that details some local grocery stores and restaurants. It's also very close to the Republique metro stop, which is convenient, as the stop has lots of transfers/connections.
The apartment is on the 2nd floor (3rd floor to Americans). It has a spiral staircase up to the apartment, but it really wasn't that bad. The apartment was exactly as described in the listing and photos. The kitchen has almost every gadget you could want or need and also has a dishwasher and washer/dryer combo. It's perfect for a weeklong stay. Also, the shower was great with a rain head and a hand-held nozzle. Plus, there was a hair dryer, which meant that was one less thing I had to pack.
I would definitely recommend Yves' place and would love to return some day!