This is a great apartment in an interesting and convenient area of Paris. It has several large, lovely windows, but there is no view, so if that's important to you... But the apartment is in no way somber. Light still manages to come in, and the interior lighting is stylish and well thought out. It has two rooms that can be separated by a closed door, so it should suit two people, or three, people traveling together who might want a bit of personal space. The sleeping loft was surprisingly comfortable.
There are two large outdoor markets on the same street as the apartment 4 days a week, which is a draw for many. The Bastille Market is especially spectacular. The apartment is well equipped with every type of kitchen equipment imaginable. I was in the apartment for almost 2 weeks and grew to love it, and would have stayed on had it been available. It's in a typical 19th-century Haussmann-era building, but has been retrofitted in a modern style, and has an elevator. I did not meet the host, as she was out of the country, but she was very responsive.