We spent a great 5 nights at Mercedes’ place. We did not meet the host, but we could check in with the lockbox near the entrance to the building. The location was great. It’s a few minutes walk to the metro, and a bakery and grocery store is nearby as well. This arrondisement is filled with great restaurants and cafes, making is easy to explore places. A minor issue is that we weren’t aware that the buildings exterior was under construction. The scaffolding blocked both windows, which meant that our view from the balcony was obstructed, and there was construction sounds early one morning. However, overall the apartment is very cosy and comfortable, and was a perfect for our short stay in Paris.