Clean, comfortable and a fantastic location! My husband and I and our 14 year old son spent 8 days in Christine's apartment, and I would highly recommend it. First, the location is fantastic. It was only a 5 minute walk to the Hotel de Ville (City Hall), the Seine and the metro, and only another 5 minute walk or so across the river to Notre Dame. There were countless restaurants in the neighborhood, and we were close to grocery stores, bakeries, many shops, and even a department store. However, if you have mobility issues, please note that this apartment is on what N. Americans call the second floor, and requires walking up 4 flights of stairs. No elevator. It was not an issue for us. Christine was there to greet us, show us around, and ensure that we had everything we required. The apartment itself was very clean, and provided all the basics. There were even two umbrellas in the front closet. Both beds were very comfortable. For us North Americans used to larger beds, both the bed in the bedroom, and the sofa bed are about the size of a N. American queen. The sofa bed would be appropriate for an adult couple. There was plenty of storage for clothing and essentials in the bedroom, and room for coats and shoes in the front closet. The washing machine worked well. It is good to note that the drying rack and ironing board are both located under the bed in the bedroom. The location was very secure overall. We never felt unsafe. The main doors to the building are locked evenings and weekends, and the doors downstairs are always locked. Just to know what to expect, this apartment is in a real Parisian neighborhood. There were more locals than tourists on the streets around our apartment which allowed us to have a more authentic Parisian experience. Generally, the apartment was very quiet. The windows open to an inner courtyard, and closing them does block out sound quite well. One thing to be aware of is that there is a Mormon church located in the building, and they do have a service Sunday mornings. It did get lively starting at about 8:30 a.m., and people were coming and going and visiting until about 2:30 p.m. We actually enjoyed listening to the choir sing, but if you wanted to block out the noise, closing the windows was quite effective. For those you like complete darkness to sleep, you may want to bring a sleep mask. There are shutters for all the windows, but a bit of light does get in. A couple of small recommendations: provide a few more hangers for clothes, a towel to dry the dishes, and instructions on how to use the safe. Christine did provide an air conditioner in case we needed it, but we never had a day warm enough to bother. You should be aware that you cannot see the Eiffel tower from the apartment, though...