Location, location, location! The apartment was located near everything in the Bastille (shops, grocery, bakeries, cafes, restaurants, especially the Metro, which had three lines running through it, allowing you to get basically everywhere without transferring. Buy the Navigo all train/bus pass for €27; bring a tiny photo of your face to put on the pass and avoid the €5 photo fee). The Bastille is noisy every night and we left the windows open to hear the sounds of Paris - and loved it! Having two full bathrooms was essential for four persons. The flat was large, had all the basics to cook, which we did a lot because the teenagers were not interested in sitting for two hours in cafes to eat. The beds were comfortable but no one in Europe seems to use top sheets for some reason.
While there was free wifi (also essential for teens), we found a Scrabble game and had a fun night competing. The TV only has 2 English stations (France24) and CNBC but we did not care. We were exhausted from walking and touring all the areas of Paris. The instruction manual in the apartment was ideal to know how to use washing machine, dishwasher, trash instructions and recommendations on the local cafes, shops, farmers/fresh food market The hardwood floors squeeked but reminded me of my own home. The AirBNB Sitter (Paul) was prompt and friendly and helped with my overloaded luggage. Do not bring overloaded luggage to Paris; there are no escalators in the subways! The flat is up a few stairs but there is a teeny luggage elevator to help.
We left with a tear in our eye after six nights and would definitely come back to rent this lovely apartment if we find ourselves in Paris again! Thank you Marielle and Giuseppe.