First of all, I want to say that this place is in one of the best locations one can find in Paris. The Boulangerie, the metro and the supermarket are right outside the door, so that made our stay really comfortable.

However, I have been pondering whether I should make my reservations about this apartment public, and I have decided that in the best interest of future guests, I should. My intention is not to be punitive, but rather informative.

The upstairs bedroom, which accessible from the living room, has a very low doorway, which is at the right height for someone taller than 5' 4'' (160 cm) to hit their head really hard. Both my boyfriend and I hit our heads a total of 7 times!!! The first time I hit my head, I took a mental note. It was very painful, and thought I would not do it again, but in the morning, before coffee, or in the middle of the night, one forgets... and upon arrival and departure, when you are packing and unpacking, and trying to not forget any details, you will forget about that doorway and hit your head again. The last time I did it, it knocked the wind out of me so hard, that I had to sit for 15 minutes.

Additionally, there is a one inch step coming out of the toilet room and the bathroom, and all of us hit several times as well, since it is not a predicted step. When you hit it, it feels like when you stub your toes really hard.

My goal with these comments is so that the host can perhaps add foam to the doorway, or a tiny ramp in the bathrooms to keep guest from hurting themselves.

At the rate one pays for this apartment, you would expect to get a hotel room where everything has been safety proofed. I understand this is a unique place, and the beams are really cool and decorative, but it was not very functional.

Otherwise, all other details about this apartment were entirely correct and satisfying, it was great and very bright. We loved the view from the balcony, which is as good as one can hope. It is also within walking distance to the Picasso museum, the Isle de St. Louis, and many other touristic attractions.

We never met Mary Ann, but all communication was correct.