Nicolas was an excellent host; he was excellent at communicating, making sure we clearly understood the situation of his rental before booking, texting with me from the point of arriving at the airport to reaching his flat, and sharing helpful tips about the city. To be clear, staying with Nicolas is literally like staying at a friends house - you are sharing the same spaces. He was very respectful about crossing paths and sharing bathroom facilities. For us, this was the perfect setup, wanting to give my 3 children (ages 10, 12, 14) a greater chance to connect with authentic Parisian culture. Additionally, it is only a block from the train station and very easy to navigate to and from.