Michel is the perfect host and most helpful with getting acquainted to the apartment and the neighborhood. All amenities were taken care of and he helped with getting us airport transport on our departure. The neighborhood is fantastic with fresh butter croissants just a few doors away and very close proximity to the Bastille subway station. (Faubourg St. Antoine exit) (4min walk). Two drawbacks for us was the loft has only a four foot ceiling so you can't stand up in it and going down the stairs at night to the bathroom which is on the other end of the apartment can be a bit tricky. Also, the unit above transmits sound quite easily,... like shoed footsteps on a wood or tile floor. If you can overcome those drawbacks, it is a lovely place to stay, a great neighborhood, and very quiet except for the unit above. And the host Michel is lovely. The stairs leading from the ground floor to the apartment are antiquated wooden steps with a history all their own. Even though the unit is on a fairly main street, you don't hear a beep of street noise because of the cement walls, thick doors, and courtyard separating you from it. Don't forget power adaptors for your gadgets.