Very good location near the heart of everything. Felt very safe. We walked back almost every evening after midnight with our 9 year old child and felt very comfortable. The metro station nearby (1 and 1/2 block away) had a taxi stand as well. We used the taxi to come in from CDG but used Uber for our flight out. Uber was less pricey and reliable for our trip to airport. The location was outstanding because it has a major bank, HSBC, for atm withdrawls, Carrefour- Europe’s affordable grocery store, and many local shops and yummy bakeries. We ate at nearby Crêperie one street over on rue de Amelie and there caramel crepe was outstanding! The best croissant was at the end of the street, Le Moulin de la Vierge Excelsior. We were a couple blocks from rue de Cler for Amorino (Italian ice cream), Laduree (macarons) and la Petit Cler (escargots). Also, you can try Aux Merveilleux de Fred (meringues) near by as well. Less crazy then other locations through out Paris. Touristy area but not obnoxiously crowded with selfie sticks in your face!! From the apartment you can walk to the Champs-Elysees, Eiffel Tower, and many other major attractions. If the walk is too tiring the metro was close. Also the Seine was about 4 blocks away with a play area under the bridge. We spent many evenings picnicking along the Seine River with our chilled wine and food. The apartment is on a side street off of a major street. It had everything we needed for 3 people- dishwasher, washing machine, and all the necessities for cooking. The only down side is that there can be street noise but it was only occasionally but that is to be expected in a major city. We stayed for 11 days and did not want for everything. Our host kept in contact but was not a bother. Would stay again because it was a good location. Great place for couples or girls weekend but not for smaller toddler aged kids because the apt has a sub-level with steep stairs where the bathroom and bedroom is located. The pull out couch can be lumpy but we didn’t pull it out and just slept on the couch. Again, I felt we scored on a great place for Paris!