We enjoyed our weekend and would recommend this apartment for individuals or couples looking to explore Paris. We travelled with our two children and had hoped for a bit more in regards to cleanliness and functionality.
location - the location is excellent. A neighborhood that manages to be both quiet and bustling with things to do (bookstore, grocery store, cafes, boulangeries, a Sunday Market, etc). The metro is also nearby, which was very convenient.
apartment - The apartment is quiet, which is a plus for Paris. Our main disappointment was that it seemed like it could be much better with little additional effort (e.g., dusting, replacing broken chairs or burned out light bulbs, removing the mould from the shower, having a toaster oven that actually fits into it's niche over the oven rather than hanging out because it's too big).
host - Philippe was generally prompt with his responses, albeit a bit short.
Our overall impression was simply that this is Paris and the apartment will be rented, so why put in more effort than it's worth?