Outstanding accommodation, very new remodel, spotlessly clean, lots closet and shelf space, large bathroom, great shower, washer-dryer unit in bathroom, heated towel rack for drying clothes as well. Bedrooms are very small: only about 1 to 2 feet of space around the beds, but certainly adequate. Kitchen is well equipped: fridge with small freezer, microwave, cooktop, coffee-maker, toaster, all utensils. Table seats three. Couch could sleep child or small adult. Tile floors throughout.
The unit opens directly onto a small courtyard with a tree and shrubs. The courtyard is very secure behind a typical Parisian large wooden gate that has a man-door opened via an electronic keypad. Two apartment buildings also open onto the courtyard so occasionally there are others coming and going. The unit is on the lowest level of the courtyard alongside three other similar units. (There are eight steps down with no handrail). The apartment's front door and window have vertical shutters that can be rolled down via electric switch. We never felt insecure in any way in the apartment. And it was very quiet.
The neighborhood also feels quite safe even at night.
Apartment's location on a quiet side street is ideal. Within a 10-minute walk are: 10-12 cafes or restaurants, 2 mini-supermarkets, a Metro station, bus line, several small parks, lots of shops. The Picasso Museum is literally around the corner. The Seine and Notre Dame (as well as the Place des Vosges) are 15-20 minutes walk.
But there is one important consideration: Be aware that unit has no flow-through ventilation, only one window and door in front. When we were there in mid-May, it got pretty warm inside when highest outside temp was only in mid-70s and down to low 50s at night. There are two table-fans which we kept running 24/7 and barely got the interior to a comfortable temp for sleeping. During summer, it may be difficult to keep the place cool.
Other than that potential issue, we can truly give G & X's apartment a five star recommendation. We would certainly rent the unit again on our next trip to Paris.