The apartment is completely as advertised in the pics. The appliances are new, the shower is good, and the AC worked pretty well for us when we needed it. The neighborhood is great and the location perfect for exploring Paris on foot. The location alone makes it a far better choice than most hotels. Carol was very responsive on email. Chris, the keymaster, met us at the apartment and was very helpful - even carrying a bag up the stairs. The apartment is up a winding staircase, but I kinda think that just adds to the charm - you only lug your bags in and out once anyway. The only negatives were that the cafe on the corner does play their music pretty late and there was some construction noise in the morning, also on the corner, where a store was being renovated. None of that is Carol's fault, but just FYI if you plan on getting to bed early and leaving the windows open. In all, I was very happy with our stay and was happier there than I've been in Paris hotels in the past.