Our family of four had an excellent nearly two-week stay.

The apartment is very nice, especially the bright and wonderful double-sized living room with its large windows overlooking the canal. The kitchen is on the small side -- befitting a Parisian kitchen -- but fully equipped, and the dining table -- in the living room, with seating for six -- is spacious. The bedrooms are quite comfortable. And the light and the breeze made for a delightful summer stay.

The location, too, is excellent. The canal quarter is youthful and bustling. The canal itself is at your doorstep and there are good restaurants aplenty nearby, as well as grocery stores, etc. The metro at République is about a seven-minute walk; served by five lines, it is easy to get anywhere in Paris quickly. We also took advantage of the 71 bus to get to and from the area around Pont Neuf.

Communication with the host was easy, and she provided thorough written information about the apartment and the neighborhood.