Louis' apt is great! From the beginning communication was easy. Louis was in touch immediately and provided great instructions. I was able to check in early and he kindly helped me with my bag. His apartment is only one flight up, on the first floor. The building has an intercom and buzzer entry and great security/ locks. His apartment has 20 foot ceilings and huge windows that let in a lot of light from the courtyard. The apartment has been recently renovated and has a small modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, stovetop, microwave/convection oven, refrigerator with freezer section, and washing machine. There is a small hallway when you enter the apartment with a coat rack and a bathroom to the right. The bathroom is tiny and quirky as in most Paris apartments, but the shower is quite large and has great water pressure with a rainfall shower head and handheld. The main living area is beautifully furnished with a comfortable sofa, a big table with three chairs, tv etc. Because of the high ceilings and the double-height windows, the space feels quite spacious. There is more seating at the breakfast bar at the kitchen. The steps up to the loft are anchored by a steel beam and very sturdy. The queen size futon in the loft is very comfortable. I am 5"5 and could sit up in bed without worrying abt hitting my head. Despite the modern renovations, great antique touches remain including the wood beamed ceiling. Louis was a great host; he left one closet empty with hangers for guests as well as instructions about the apartment and neighborhood tips. I really appreciated the bottle of water and the bottle of wine he left as well. One of the best things about the apartment is the location. It is on a short residential street off Rue de Bac. It is a 4 minute walk from the Metro at the Musee D'Orsay and there is a dry cleaner, one of the best cheese shops in Paris, and an amazing bakery on the corner! A few blocks away is Monoprix - the grocery store - as well as fabulous restaurants and really cute shops. It is a few minutes walk to the river and across to the Louvre and the Tuileries. As a solo traveler I felt safe and welcome in the apartment. I really enjoyed exploring the neighborhood and can't thank Louis enough.