The location on this flat could not have been any better. It is in a great area, close to everything and next to the subway. The apt is on the 5th floor (so 6 floors) walk up. I did not see that mentioned before. I know it is typical in older French buildings but i had not seen it in the descriptions. They are working on the floors and there will be an elevator but while we were there for a 5 nights we did not see anyone working on the building. It is set back from the road so no view of the streets but it was quiet at night.
You must check in and out with a person, so there is not a lot of flexibility if you are running late or want to leave early. I found that a little unusual as when traveling things change. It was the same person both times but he offered no help with the bags and only made a comment on "that is a lot of bags" which i found a little off putting.
The overall stay was good. The upstairs bedroom does not have anywhere to hang up clothes or a proper light in it (two night lights but nothing overhead) and it has two twin bed together. It works but the mattresses are not the same heights so it is a bit strange. Downstairs has an open hanging area which was nice. The bathroom is good, the tub was great. We found the shower extremely hard to turn on and off but we had warm water and all was good.
We had plenty of plates, cups and such. It would be nice to have a few of the basics... salt, pepper, oil but we bought what was needed.
We were not able to keep our bags at the flat but used a great bag storing site the owner recommended steps away.
Overall it is a good flat close to many of the things you must do in Paris and the host was responsive.