I enthusiastically recommend a stay at James' apartment.
James was very proactive and responsive in all of our communication leading up to my arrival. He was also kind enough to arrange for an English-speaking greeter to meet me upon arrival, which was nice to have after a long flight.
The apartment appears just as it is represented on the website. Beautiful, spacious, safe, and quiet. A great place to relax in between rounds of going out. And the kitchen is fully equipped, so with a trip to the neighborhood Carrefour and open air markets you can take full advantage of that.
The neighborhood is enjoyable, from the Thai restaurant right across the street to all of the other cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops in the area -- you won't run out of options within easy walking distance.
The apartment is also very close to the Pont Neuf, so Cathedral Notre Dame, the Louvre, Jardin des Tuileries, and Musée d'Orsay, among so many other highlights, are very close by. I cannot say enough good things about the place. Given the opportunity, I will definitely return.
Bottom line: an all-around 5-star experience with the host, the apartment, and the neighborhood.