We had a great stay at Sylvie’s place. Sylvie arranged a very early check in for us which made a world of difference for our early arrival. The place is nicely located next to up-and-coming Nation area but on a nice quiet street. You could even sleep with windows open. Just a block from metro and (electric) bus is across the street. Nice bakery around that treated our kids to freebies to their delight. The apartment is very airy and you get a private greenery view out of 5 big windows which is rare in Paris. It just gets you in the right mood to relax. The beds were comfortable and kitchen was well stocked, including tools for tea and coffee aficionados. Nice bathroom with a good bath. Easy access on second floor from a gated green courtyard.
This apartment is more like owners’s home for rent - a classic AirBnB - rather then purpose rental. Some people may not appreciate that it comes with lots of owners possessions and some quirks like squeezing floors in one bedroom, but we did not mind it as it added a personal a touch and some French charm. I learnt a new song on Sylvie’s Ukulele. It felt more like staying at a friend’s home rather than a generic hotel-like apartment. So, if you have the right expectations and love greenery in your windows, you will love it.