Pilar was a perfect host. She was waiting at the door when our taxi arrived and spent a lot of time with us orienting us to the apartment, the area, and Paris in general. She provided thoughtful amenities like fresh fruit, milk, coffee, water, bread and jam and a handful of local maps and directories. Pilar went our of her way to insure we had taxi waiting at the door for our return to the airport, even when none were readily available. She even volunteered to walk us to the Metro for a train to the airport if we couldn't locate a taxi. The apartment is cozy but charming...and two bathrooms is certainly a plus! Staying in Le Marais is not for everyone but it gives you a feel of how "real" Parisians live ... great cafes and high-end boutiques & galleries. Every corner is filled with charm and a photographer's dream. The Metro is about a 15-minute walk. We would definitely consider staying there again...so should you.