My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed spending ten nights in Anna's place. The description of it is very accurate, and yet it is even nicer in person. Check-in was easy and convenient, and we were prepared for the 40-step walk to the 2nd floor (the third level above the ground floor) on evocative vintage wooden steps. The building is home to full-time residents, who happily said "bonjour" to us, which was lovely. The apartment was spotlessly clean when we arrived. It is especially well designed with a modern decor and original artwork. Cozy, yes, but spacious where it counts -- and we absolutely loved spending time in the living room/kitchen -- both with excellent lighting. In addition to good overhead lighting and lamps, the beautiful windows let beautiful natural light and offer a great view of the architectural details of the building across the street. The bedroom offers a closet with plenty of space to unpack, a closet large enough for storing suitcases, a comfortable bed, and very nice pillows and linens. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. It does not have a dishwasher, but washing and drying our dishes by hand added to our sense of a true Parisian experience. Instead, there is a clothes washing machine. The bathroom is the coziest room, but there is more than enough space and the shower is excellent with good water pressure. During the day, you can hear the activity in nearby Place de la Republique, but it was never bothersome, and the bedroom was always very quiet. In terms of apartment-living amenities, there is a Monoprix grocery store a block away; a smaller organic grocery next door; a wonderful boulangerie/patisserie on the corner; and a bank with an ATM near the main intersection. The lower portion of the Marais is an enjoyable 10-minute walk away (take a right out of the building's front door). Anna left high-quality and comprehensive instructions, including how to call for emergency services (police/fire, etc.) on the apartment's landline -- smart and much appreciated (and not available in all airbnbs). While we were there during the transit strike, the Metro is conveniently located a block away, making all of Paris easily reached. In our case, Uber could find us without difficulty (usually in 5 minutes or less) and there is a taxi stand nearby. Living in Anna's apartment was a wonderful place from which to enjoy all that Paris offers, and we look forward to visiting again!