Communication with Anouche was very easy. Her husband was waiting for us when we arrived. He should us around and provided us a nice map of paris. The apartment layout was just as described. It is a nice family apartment that made us feel at home. The beds were very comfortable and the fold out couch was one of the most comfortable we have ever slept on. It has a memory foam mattress. They have a washer machine that was very easy to use and helpful since our family was traveling very light. The train line 7 is only two blocks away and will take you or connect you to most places in Paris. We are runners and the location right next to the canal was a great place to go up and down for a workout. There is a very good coffee location right by the train metro 7 entrance. There were so loud fireworks at night but very expected since the national holiday was happening during our stay. Other than that the neighborhood was very quiet. We had no problems with there being any police around as mentioned by another reviewer. Across the canal on the east side there is a popular place for kids and families on the weekend during the summer with lots of choices of food and a beer garden with play areas for kids. We felt very safe and would stay here again.