Abi's place is a typical Parisian "studio": one small room with the bare essentials. It's perfect for short stays where you just need a place to rest, shower, and fix a quick meal. The courtyard may be a little run down, but the room was clean and water pressure was excellent, as was the WiFi signal. There is heating but no air conditioning. However, I was there in the middle of a severe summer heatwave and the room still kept pretty cool, all things considering. Neighborhood is lively and always felt safe since there's always people on the street. Best metro is Chateau Rouge, but if you're a brisk walker you'll reach the Louvre, Les Halles o Champs Elysees in 30-40 minutes. Price is unbeatable for a central-ish París location and the place is perfect for a single person on a short visit. If you plan to work extensively from the apartment or invite people over, however, it's not that convenient. I did not get to meet Abi personally but communication via text was easy and fluid. Overall, I was very pleasantly surprised with my stay at Abi's place.