The location of Magdalena's place could not be more perfect. Directly across from the Sacre Coeur, the people watching from the window (only one flight up, with elevator) is absolutely fantastic, and there are delicious cafes on the same block. I spent many happy moments sitting at the open window drinking coffee and taking in the scene and would have been happy just staying there the entire time! But getting around all of Paris or to the suburbs is very convenient, close to several Metro stations with different lines. The apartment has everything you need to reheat prepared foods or do your own cooking plus there's a dishwasher and a clothes washer! I gave my dad the bedroom and slept on the fold-out couch, which somehow manages to be both firm and soft and I slept like a baby. The street noise is loud during the day but quiets down completely at night when the shops and cafes underneath the apartment close. Some of the reviews mentioned that the apartment is a little old (not recently updated) and that may be true but it is spotlessly clean and well-appointment and let's be real, if it's ever renovated I won't be able to afford to rent it anymore! Alicja, Magdalena's local friend, was extremely communicative and helpful and kind explaining welcoming us to the apartment. We had a wonderful stay and I hope it's available next time we go to Paris!