At first I must indicate that Alex reacts quickly and positively welcomes your message. Very responsive and gives you all the clues you need. It was for me the first time, so a bit awkward and did not know what to expect. Alex immediately gave me his confidence.
If arriving by car, you could still reasonably easy 'just' drop the car for your gear quickly unload. Parking has become different in Paris this year and the prices are quite harsh. The best option is to park in front of the underground parking at Gare du Nord.
Anyway the cottage is exactly like the pictures. Charming, cozy, clean and nicely decorated. A little bit retro, metro style. ;-) Also plenty of the necessary things are there. In the evening and at night it is really quiet and silent. And we felt very safe. Still, if you're out the frontdoor, you are immediately in the city and close to everything. If I go back to Paris, I will definitely do this again. Thanks Alex & Alex.