This small studio is arranged in a clever way so as to provide an alcove (with TV) that is separate from the common area kitchen and fold-out couch/salon. As a result there is actually a decent amount of privacy, and the access to the bathroom is only minimally impeded. Our kids commandeered the space because of the TV installed in the wall, though...Jean-Pierre's apartment features some fairly high-end fixtures and other amenities, and he has carefully stored a number of his personal effects in plastic bins so as to free up the maximum amount of space for his renters. The availability of an air conditioning unit was crucial to our enjoyment of our space during a European heatwave. The building was exceptionally quiet during the summer, when we visited. Be wary of the stairs (on the French 3ème étage/American 4th floor) if you have enormous amounts of luggage -- but this should just be a reminder to pack light on your vacation. We had a little hiccup in communicating at first, mostly due to our last-minute reservation a few days before the rental, but afterward Jean-Pierre was friendly and helpful, and stopped by at one point to check to see if we needed anything.