We absolutely loved our stay and were so so sad to leave, we wish we could have extended our trip! Our experience with Natalie was also very positive as well. While we were unable to meet up with her at check-in (she tries very hard to make this work, our train just came in at an off time), all of the info she provided was spot-on. From directions, cab/train advice (listen to her in this one - my husband did not and thought he was getting a deal on a taxi, bad move that cost us more Euro than it should have), and things to do/see/eat in the neighborhood, her advice was spot on.

Apartment - GREAT apartment, small but you don't need to the extra space in Paris as you should be out and about to see the sites. And MUCH larger than a standard European hotel room. What you see is what you get - lovely design, easy to get in and out, and everything is very comfortable.

Location - we loved the location and felt like we got to see a bit more of Paris than if we stayed in more touristy areas. Metro access is extremely easy from here - most of the sites are a 10-15 minute metro ride away, if that. So many restaurants, stores, etc. within a 5 minute walk, and a ton of places just right downstairs. It was a shame we could not stay longer -- the pasta shop downstairs had a line out of the door a few times and would have loved to make some dinner with their fresh ingredients. We felt extremely safe in the neighborhood also, even at 2am walking back from dinner one night.

Overall, a really positive experience, and I will be recommending the apartment to friends who would like to visit Paris in the future.