This apartment is an amazing, perfectly located jewel in Paris - a true 'haven' just as described on the site. It is just the right size for 2 (although I had it all to myself), and while there is comfortable room to sleep another 1 or even 2 people, if necessary, in the living area, the small bathroom would make it less convenient for more than 2. The floors are authentically 19th century - so they squeak a lot and should be expected to do so - but they are the only reminder that this building is actually old, since everything else in the apartment is new and up-to-date, especially the lighting, electrical and plumbing systems. The kitchen is well equipped, and while I never had a need to cook there, I did take advantage of the Nespresso machine and the available coffee selections. The bathroom, though small, has everything you'd need, and the water pressure is excellent. There is a washing machine which I ending up not using, but it also looked new and easy to use. The apartment is situated on the courtyard side of the building and looks across a fairly narrow space to the apartment across the way, but no one ever seemed to be there, and the curtains were open on the far side so I had a glimpse of the street beyond. This makes the apartment a little dark in the morning, but once the afternoon sun starts bouncing off the white walls across the court, the apartment brightens up. The courtyard makes it a very quiet apartment even when the many nearby cafes are all filled with patrons spilling out onto the terraces. I never heard any voices or ran into anyone else coming or going from the building, but on rare occasions I heard a bit of music coming from nearby, so I knew I wasn't alone in the building. Roman is an amazing host and checked in with me regularly to make sure I didn't want for anything; the check-in and check-out processes were fast and easy. Meanwhile he's prepared a big book of restaurant & cafe recommendations and local tips, including actual photos of the restaurants, along with old photos of Les Halles before and during its resurrection. It is just one small example of thoughtful gestures made to ensure a successful stay in the apartment. Some of my favorite details: The very many electrical outlets, especially next to the bed where they are so often needed. The clothes hamper - so useful! - and lots of hangers and closet and drawer space, as well as a clothes valet. The black-out drapes and windows that open. The bathroom sink: the drawer space underneath and the counter space on top which is unusually deep to accommodate toiletries. And the large, fabulous shower: a rainshower as well as a hand-held shower head to get the perfect clean. The hot water came up to temperature quickly, and the water pressure was consistently strong....