This apartment was a perfect location for us. It was very well equipped with lots of towels, sheets, soap etc. And yes, a hair dryer. The kitchen was very well equipped and stocked and Isabelle just asked that we replace what we used - things like spices, food wrap etc. were available for use. Great cooking gear - everything you could want to cook up a storm. The Maubert market, cheese shop and boulangerie just downstairs across the square was a highlight for us. The subway is just 10 steps from the front doors. We cooked several meals and had breakfast in front of the open French doors every day.
We did not try the Murphy bed in the dining room, but this apartment could accomodate 4 people. It was nice to have separate rooms (ie kitchen, dining, living room, hallway) for privacy and to spread out. there was plenty of closet space to store things.
Isabelle has many books in the Living and Bedroom - floor to ceiling - we could have stayed a week just looking through her library - that was a special treat.
We were personally met by Isabelle's husband Herve - spoke perfect English helped us with our (very heavy) bags and showed us around the apartment. There were several communications during our stay via text which we appreciated. Herve also helped us get to the airport via the RER and that again involved lugging our heavy bags up and down subway stairs. Thanks so much Herve.
We would love to come back to this place, it was perfect for us and would recommend it to anyone.