This apartment could not be in a better location! It is in the heart of the trendy Marais area and is quite close to a number of metro stations. We were really impressed by how large the space was and how well-appointed with all the things one could need in the kitchen, bathrooms, etc. It was nice not to have to go out and buy soap, dish washing liquid, paper towels, etc. after a long flight. The presence of a washer and a dryer made it much easier for us to pack light for the trip, though they worked significantly more slowly than what we were used to, so plan accordingly. The stairs were only bothersome for us when we had to take our luggage up and down -- otherwise it was a quick and easy trip a few flights up to the top of the building. It might be more of a problem for people who are older or have physical limitations. The bathrooms overall are a bit older-looking and the upstairs bathroom is actually inside the second bedroom (with no door to close), but the bathtub upstairs was new and lovely and the shower downstairs was modern and truly fantastic. I miss that shower! Having air conditioning was a blessing during this hot Parisian summer. Paul was very good about responding to my texts and we were even able to check in early. I would have appreciated a guidebook (like I've seen at other Airbnb's) with information about the apartment and its appliances, the neighborhood (good restaurants, good nearby grocery stores, etc.), and check-out instructions. Paul told us a lot about the apartment when we checked in, but it was a bit of a blur. I know we could have asked him anything and he would have responded promptly, but it's nice to just have all that information written down somewhere. All in all, it is a fantastic apartment if you want to have a truly Parisian living experience (with the added benefits of air conditioning and a lot of space).