If you feel in love with space from the pictures, then you will love it in real life too. It was exactly as shown. The apartment is on the ground floor and very close to many subway stations. This might seem like a noise problem but we had NO trouble with noise. The street was very quiet. You are only minutes to a station, and all of Paris. There is a grocery store literally across the street and a few restaurants near by as well. We checked in with Gregory's girlfriend. She was just lovely. They even left us a bottle of wine. There was maps, event calendars, and business cards all there to help inform us about the area. Communication with Gregory was easy and effortless. My husband and I stayed there with my sister and her husband. So my review is based on the needs of 2 couples. The basement is just as wonderful as you can imagine. The tub is HUGE and the shower was lovely. We stayed here for 6 nights and switch 3 days in so that each couple could experience the tub. Note: there is no toilet downstairs, only a shower/tub. There is a stunning patio space where you can eat breakfast or whatever. It was lovely. We had a wonderful/romantic time in this apartment and would defiantly stay here again.