I highly recommend Eric’s place and would love to stay here again the next time we come to Paris.
Eric’s apartment is exactly as shown in the photos with a clean, modern bathroom and kitchen. It is a good size for a Paris apartment for 1-3 people. Located in the lively Saint Denis neighborhood in the city center, the area has plenty of very good (and affordable) restaurants, bakeries, and supermarket options. Several Metro lines are within a 5 minute walk and can get you to most tourist attractions in under 25 minutes. The area definitely has a local neighborhood vibe with sounds and sights of families, delivery people, students, office workers, and the occasional ambulance at all times of the day.
Eric was a great host quickly answering all our questions from restaurant recommendations to operating the French washer! We really appreciated the earlier check-in since we landed in Paris in the morning. It does take 4 flights of stairs to get to the apartment so be forewarned if you have a lot of luggage, mobility problems or just don’t like exercising daily.