The place is exactly as pictured. It really is beautiful. It is old! But that should be obvious since it is in a 17th century building. There are a small number of steps to go up to get to the bathroom. The steps are not very wide and they are very steep. But once you are up there... great bathroom. There is no AC, but honestly it was NOT a problem. They provide a nice big fan, and with the widows open and the breeze coming in from the Seine River, it was almost perfect. For those who dislike mosquito bites, do not worry, keeping the windows open did not allow for mosquitos in. I was very surprised. I am a magnet for mosquitos, but not one bite the entire week and we kept the windows open all the time. The sofa bed is decently comfortable. The small single Asian bed is pretty hard to sleep on. (16 year old slept there) The loft is great for younger kids or teens. The island/location/neighborhood itself is just about as perfect as it can get. Beautiful small streets with little stores and cafes everywhere.. Not busy at all like across the bridge. You can't go wrong with this place.