The apartment is very neatly located close to the Gare de l'Est and right next to the Canal St. Martin, which is the perfect spot for a leisurely and cool stroll next to some water on a hot weekend.
The apartment is quiet and you don't hear much noise from the streets or neighboring apartments. For its central location it felt roomier than we expected. We liked the personal touch of the place's furniture and artsy decoration because you can very well see that the owner lives here.
Naturally, this also has its downsides: the apartment is not managed, cleaned and maintained by professionals. The cleanliness leaves room for improvement and while some would say that rundown furniture adds to the Parisian flair, the apartment could benefit from a general overhaul and renovation.
All in all and as long as you don't plan to spend your time in Paris exclusively in your accommodation, this place serves as a good hub to explore the immediate neighborhood and thanks to its proximity to a metro station, the rest of the vibrant city of Paris.