We absolutely loved Nihaya's apartment! Le Marais is a fun, lively neighborhood that is centrally located for all of Paris' main tourist attractions. The apartment is sandwiched between two bars which had a friendly staff and bustling clientele for most of the day. There are a number of wonderful ethnic restaurants within just a few minutes of the apartment, so we came home full and happy every night. Although we walked nearly everywhere, there were many, many Metro options nearby. You can get virtually anywhere in the city in a matter of minutes.

The apartment itself was cozy and comfortable. We were a party of three, but there was a ton of room for all of us. The kitchen was very well appointed. Although we did not cook any meals at the apartment, we could have made a Christmas dinner for 8 people with all of the pots and pans and dish options. The shared bathroom on the main floor was not large, but it had everything one could need including a washer and dryer. The shower felt great after a long day of walking and sightseeing. Additionally, the upstairs half bath was very convenient for larger groups.

Nihaya and Bruno were amazing hosts. They were very responsive to our emails and inquiries prior to arrival. Once we reached the apartment, Bruno gave us a helpful tour, and Nihaya popped in to check on us. They live next door to the apartment, and they both offered to help with anything we might need.

We loved this place and the neighborhood, and we would certainly stay here again in a heartbeat!

One note: While we absolutely loved the neighborhood, I would not characterize it as quiet. The downstairs bedroom in the apartment is located directly atop a bar that plays music until 3 am. We are quite used to urban living and the noises of the city, so we played our own music fairly low each night at bedtime. This completely blocked any street noise. If you are a person that needs silence to sleep though, take the upstairs bedroom!