This place has everything you need from umbrellas to hair dryers. No need to bring extra items as Marty has all that you need. Also, ask him about il tronchetto (pizza place, best pizza i've had). The walk from the train station is under 5 minutes. There are 2-3 grocery/convenient stores within a 2 minute walking distance from here, also there are a few bars (such as Plan B...very popular bar), 3 bakeries, and a few restaurants. The walk to the Eiffel Tower is 10-15 minutes (depending on how fast/slow you walk). But the view from the terrace is breath-taking. Excellent view at night when the Tower is lit up. Also, watching the Tower when the sun rises is also amazing (especially with a fresh cup of espresso)! Description is as described, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom (no pull out couch, but we did not have the need for that). There was ample space throughout the apartment for the 4 of us where we did not bump into each other. There is also a beautiful kitchen (with all cookware and dinnerware). There is a washer, but no dryer (I found this to be common throughout Europe) you have to hang your clothes up to dry. There are blinds/security shutters that lower and can make the room very dark. It is easy to sleep the day away and not know what time it is as it is hard for sunlight to get through the blinds (alarm clock on my phone helped me out). Honestly, if I had to pick something to complain about it would be the toilet in the far bedroom (master suite). It is a problem for taller people as the toilet and the wall is very close together, I am 6'2" and I had to maneuver myself in a way where I could use the toilet comfortably (it is possible for tall people to still use this toilet). The hallway toilet has more room compared to the master suite toilet. I know this is a very minor detail and not worth mentioning, but I wanted to be honest and truthful as to what you should expect when renting this place.
Marty is funny and an upbeat person. He took time out of his day to give me a short tour around the block and to the Eiffel Tower and the River (watch out for the Romanians and their clipboards...Marty knows how to fend them off haha). He responds back to questions and concerns very fast (usually within minutes). I stayed in a few other places after my trip in Paris and the level of hospitality Marty will show you is unheard of in Europe.
The location is great and in a quiet and safe neighborhood. We had no issues walking around town around 1am-2am. We plan on coming back and staying here again!