Location is excellent! Close to everything, 5 minute walk to Metro station Varenne which connects with all the major lines. No need to walk from Invalides station with luggage. Walk to Musee d'Orsay. Good breakfast/lunch bistro across the street, pharmacy, and grocery 1 minute away. Safe location in government office district. Awesome Indien Restaurant "Ravi" close to Musee d'Orsay. Not much happening after dark in the immediate vicinity. Apartment is small as expected. Beds are quite comfortable and shower has plenty of hot water. There is a Senseo coffee maker and the little packs are available at the nearby grocery store. There is also a washer/drier which is a lifesaver for extended trips; however, figuring out how it works is a chore. We did not use the stove to cook but the microwave worked fine. The heat is in the floor. There are strange thermostats which we never really figured out how to use. The heat seemed to be only in the bedroom. If the weather is warm and you need to sleep with open windows be prepared for excruciating noise from the restaurant that backs up to the apartment in the courtyard. All day, six days a week, starting at 6AM they break glass jars from their deli in recycle cans. They also break down shipping crates in the courtyard. IT SOUNDS LIKE THEY ARE DROPPING GLASS JARS AND CRATES FROM THE ROOF INTO A BIG BARREL. Its bearable with the windows closed but still disturbingly rude to the neighbors. The apartment seems to be owned by an absent landlord (we never met Bea) who has employed a contractor to clean the apartment. The maintenance and cleaning are below average. If Bea could get a better cleaning service and stay on top of maintenance of the little things (light bulbs, refrigerator) the experience could be top tier. If you're willing to clean the unit upon arrival (refrigerator, shower, glassware, utensils, etc) and don't mind dust this will be a great option for the price and location. If you are a germophobe this is not for you. Bea was surprised the apartment had not been serviced when we called to ask what day it would be cleaned. The weekly service is just a refresh of the towels and sheets - cleaning is extra. We washed our own towels. One other consideration for anyone who may be unstable on their feet. The bed is on top of a platform a good four (4) feet above the floor which is accessed with two very tiny steps against the wall (no handles). Getting in and out of the bed is challenging if you are not used to doing pull ups. My wife fell off the bed and chose to sleep on the pull out couch/bed in the main living area. I learned how to let myself down carefully. Both mattresses were very comfortable to sleep on. Checkin and out is easy with the key pad and lockbox. Bea gives you the combinations and...