My wife, 13 y.o. daughter, and I spent 7 nights in Dominique and Jean Marc's lovely loft apartment by the Canal St. Martin. It's quiet and comfortable, just a few minutes walk from the Metro at Republique, with lots of hip but relaxed shops, wine bars, bakeries, and restaurants to choose from near by. I can't recommend it enough. We spent a good part of each day exploring the neighborhood or walking along the canal. When it was too rainy to be outside, we stayed home and listened to the rain fall on the skylights. . . Jean Marc has great english and was friendly and responsive. . . The kitchen looks to be fully equipped, but honestly, we didn't do much more than make coffee. . . The privacy in the shower is from muslin blinds that are raised up and down, so it's not 100%, but we were able to work with it without a problem. . . a great visit in a great place. Book it now!