We stayed in this apartment along with my husband's sister, while visiting our son, who is studying abroad. It was perfect for the 4 of us as the 3 bedrooms are quiet and private. We were met by Maryese who had many tips for us and advice for visiting Paris. There were prompt replies to any questions we had and there were no problems during our stay. The apartment is located in the busy neighborhood of Bastille. There is a wonderful fresh fruit and vegetable market down the street and many other shops and boulangeries nearby. We came home late on many nights using public transportation (both metro and bus are convenient) and never felt unsafe. The landscaped courtyard, which the apartment overlooks, is beautiful, and the building is set back from the street so it is always quiet. The apartment is very tastefully designed, extremely clean, and the kitchen (and 2 baths) is modern and well supplied. As others have noted, there is no lift and the stairs are not for the faint of heart - as there are many - but we managed. I would recommend this apartment without hesitation for anyone seeking a quiet and comfortable apartment - good for 2 couples or a family of 4 or 5.