The apartment fully deserves 5 stars. We stayed almost 2 weeks and it kept on growing on us. It is nicely laid out over one and a half floors, has splendid tall windows with lots of light and a classic Parisian view of Hausmanian buildings. It is interestingly appointed (the chairs more comfortable then you'd think); the kitchen has pretty much everything you'd need. We cooked several elaborate dinners for ourselves and friends there over the holidays (part of the fun of an apartment in Paris) and were very happy with the kitchen. The beds are very comfortable. The neighbourhood - new to us - is a lovely residential one close to everything (9 minute walk to the Bastile) and there is famous bakery around the corner. Pascale was an excellent and attentive host who ensured all the necessities were taken care of. We definitely recommend the apartment and would love to go back for even longer.