A wonderful, delightful, magical place! The atmosphere and feel are so genuine and lovely. Almost exactly like what the photos show - except that I was actually surprised by how much more spacious the apartment was than appeared in the photos. A convenient walk from the metro and an easy walk to touristy places such as Notre Dame, etc. But perhaps even more importantly, it is a beautiful walk to so many unique, less-touristy neighborhoods that one could spend days in exploring.

The apartment is situated on a busy street, which can be a bit noisy (what does one expect from being downtown?) but the closed windows do an excellent job of blocking out the sound. We happened to be there during a bit of a heat spell (33 degrees Celsius) and there is no air conditioning, but this is Paris - and the balcony windows offer a lovely breeze in the mornings and evenings. We weren't uncomfortable at all.

(We also happened to be there during a full moon and the view from the balcony was just splendid.)

There are indeed winding stairs everywhere, but this is part of the important charm of the apartment. (And, believe me, I am no petite person!) The bed, as mentioned by others, is very comfortable - I don't think I have slept this well in months! - and the bathtub is gorgeous and unique. Great to soothe the legs after our long walks! Several fun small windows throughout the apartment and so much detail has been placed into the decorations, placement of furniture - it really feels like living in a work of art itself and yet still felt like home.

We never met Eva or the maid, due to a last-minute emergency, but I appreciated how quickly Eva resolved the situation and we were able to get into the apartment without any problem at all. Any time I had a question, she answered immediately. Truly professional and friendly at the same time.

Highly recommended. (Eva, thank you again for letting us into your Parisian gem!)