Fred was a wonderful host, always easy to reach and extremely responsive to our needs & requests. The apartment is a quiet oasis in the middle of a bustling, hip neighborhood. The layout was perfectly cozy, but we didn't feel cramped when we had guests over- and I loved being able to look out over the rooftops from all the rooms of the house (we saw some lovely sunsets and sunrises). There are great boulangeries in any direction (the famous Du Pain et Des Idees is a short 3 minute walk) for your morning croissant & fantastic restaurants as well (we especially loved Elaichi Indian Vegetarian Street Food & the organic Asian restaurant right next door to the apartment). The location couldn't be more convenient to metro and bus stations, quick walk to the Gare de l'Est. Plus you're at the crux of so many wonderful neighborhoods! We loved our stay- thank you Fred!