Carol's studio was amazing. It had all of the amenities you would want in a rental apartment. The location is perfect, lots of restaurants and little shops nearby and most of the main shops are within walking distance. The Marais area is one of the most charming in Paris. Like most of the apartment buildings in Paris, there is no elevator and you will have to carry your luggage up a couple of flights of stairs. Not a big deal though. We wouldn't hesitate to stay in Carol's studio again on our next visit. We had a wonderful stay.