I stayed at Lara's wonderful little apartment for the entire month of March. I was there on both business and vacation so quiet and convenience were of utmost importance to my plans and her place fit the bill wonderfully. Honestly, this apartment is in the perfect location!

I never met Lara in person though she was always very responsive and helpful over email. She sent detailed instructions on how to get into the place and to check out when my stay was over.

The place is very small but there is more than enough room for two people if you spend the majority of your days out touring the city. Ive been to Paris many times before and I'd say this apartment is much larger than most hotel rooms I've been in. The wifi didn't fail me the entire month I was there, the phone made calls to the US and the tv worked well, though the cable can be a little fidgety--just unplug it from the wall and it will reset. The washer/dryer combo was a lifesaver, but I'd recommend doing laundry while you are gone for the day--its just as loud as other washers and dryers.

My only warning for others would be for other very light sleepers like myself--occasionally on weekends the apartment across the courtyard would have loud parties. Only one time did they stay at it past midnight though. Keep in mind this is a big, cramped city and that even the quietest of apartments and hotel rooms will hear some noise, there's just no avoiding it. Bring good earplugs wherever you go :)