Fred & Nat are exceptional hosts. They are the homeowners, and local Parisians who know the area very well. They recommended several places to get groceries and where the markets were. They also showed us how to use all of the appliances, and other aspects of the apartment. They also took time to get know our family. What a nice way to be welcomed to Paris.
The apartment is spacious, with new kitchen appliances. It has everything that you need, including dishes, pots/pans, spices, cooking oils, towels, linens, bedsheets, toilet paper, enough for our family of 6.
The apartment is on the top floor of the building. You must climb 1 flight of stairs to get to elevator, and then 2 more flights of stairs after you go from 1st floor to 5th floor. This was fine for us - and our kids even started to climb down all the flights of stairs each day. First day - it may be hard to find the elevator since it is up 1 flight of stairs.
There are 2 "bathrooms", but neither of these have toilets in them - as shown in the floor plan. The toilet is separate, in the laundry room, and is a little bit tight - but was fine for our family.
Location of the apartment is excellent. It is right off of Chatelet-Les Halles train station - only 5 minutes walk away. Close to shops and groceries. Easy to get from CDG Airport (1 train, no transfer - RER B line - <1h ride), and easy to get to attractions. Walking distance to: Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, Musee D'Orsay - all 20 minutes or less. Close to Rue Montorgueil (10 mins walk) where there are many cafes, and fruit markets.