Barbaras place is large and open with lovely big windows looking out on to Rue Jacob. It was January and the apartment is so cosy and warm in all areas upstairs and downstairs. It has everything you need to just feel totally at home. The beds are comfortable with nice great quality cotton bedding. Nice towels (by the way the bath is the most comfortable, big and deep ever...heaven). Everything worked well ie toilets etc. There is a big lift to the apartment which fits 3 people and two big suitcases at least. The building is very secure with several doors requiring secure entrance which is very nice for someone that worries about security. We didnt see many of the neighbours but the ones we saw were so friendly. The apartment is quiet. No noise from neighbours at all. We were not even bothered with any street noise. The apartment was very quiet in general. The area is great. Right where we wanted to be and with a food shop with everything we could need for home just a few minutes walk away. There is not shortage of restaurants, shops etc right on the doorstep. Boulangerie Josephine on the same Road is wonderful for croissants and baguettes. Get there before 10 if its a busy time in Paris to get the croissants as they sell out because they are sooooo good. We will certainly stay there again any chance we get. It actually felt like leaving home (oh to have an apartment in Paris like Barbaras). It is a special place and she is a special person. She is so kind, relaxed and happy. She made us so welcome and wanted us to enjoy every minute.