The good: Christophe, the owner, is genuinely kind and responsive—he answered our messages within a few hours and was very accommodating when we arrived later than planned. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, silverware, bowls, and other essentials. Two small grocery stores are within easy walking distance, and there are plenty of nearby restaurants and bars. The Wi‑Fi is extremely fast, and the neighborhood felt safe and very walkable.The not‑so‑good: The apartment is quite old, and there was a lot of clutter, which made it difficult to store our belongings or pack up without worrying about accidentally leaving something behind. The space was noticeably dusty. It didn’t appear to have been professionally cleaned—more like a quick vacuuming—since dust covered nearly every decoration and plant.The apartment is on the 6th floor, but the tiny elevator only goes to the 5th. You have to walk the final flight with your luggage. The elevator itself fits either two small people or one person with a suitcase, and it’s clearly a later addition to the building. The stairway is dim and poorly lit. During our stay, Paris was experiencing a 103F (40C) heat wave, and the apartment has no AC. There were only two fans for three bedrooms—one barely moved any air, while the other was stronger. We purchased an additional fan from a nearby (Christophe kindly reimbursed us), but even with three fans, sleeping was extremely difficult.