The Loft is just as it's pictured - big and airy, with plenty of space for hanging out and a FANTASTIC kitchen/dining space. We especially loved the hanging 'egg' chair. The beds were all very comfortable, and the showers/bathrooms were in great shape. one note: The shower in the second bathroom has a pretty low ceiling, so if you're taller than 5'8", you may have a problem in there. The ensuite bathroom in Bedroom 1 is perfect for tall people :)
We were met by Florence's colleague Fred, who let us in and gave us the keys and a quick rundown of all of the amenities, wifi password, etc. Fred was our main contact while we were in Paris.
The location is great - just steps from the Ledru-Rollin metro stop on line 8, and about 10m walk to the Bastille. Monoprix around the corner was our shopping source, and the Aligre market is also right there!
We had an American Thanksgiving dinner while we were there for a couple of local expats - the kitchen was wonderfully equipped with all of the plates/flatware/wineglasses we needed, as well as an easy to use oven and stove. We chose the Loft because of its big living and dining space, and we weren't disappointed.
On our last night (a Friday), one of the neighbors was having a party until very late (about 5am) and the music was audible in Bedroom 1, where my husband and I were sleeping. The other couple we traveled with who were in a different bedroom couldn't hear it, so it seems it was isolated to the one room. Not a huge deal, as it was only one night of 5.
We would definitely stay in this apartment again! Paris is such a great city, and Florence's loft is a wonderful home base.