This apartment will exceed your expectations. We were very nicely surprised. I rented it mostly based on the location, amenities and reviews as the pictures are a bit dark and it's hard to see what you get, but we couldn't have been happier. Mathias' mother met us at the door, showed us how to use the adorable little elevator and got us into the apartment. Her english isn't perfect, but better than my French :) She showed us where everything was, including the extra linens and soap. She even left us a lovey bottle of wine and some treats and there was coffee and milk ready for the first morning. The space is small, but two rooms, a kitchen and a full bathroom is really alot of space for Paris. We loved every minute. The area is perfect for getting around. It's a few minutes down the road to Isle St Louis and then a block or two down to Notre Dame. We walked around there multiple times and it's just a short walk over to La Marais area. There's a fantastic bakery just down the road, as well - my boyfriend walked down and got us pastries and baguette every day. There are two metro stations close and two little grocery stores. The one on the back side of the block where the apartment is, is a little better than the other. If you get a chance, there's an American style diner just up the block that's great, called Breakfast in America. If you just need a great burger and a milkshake or an omelette, or just want to speak english :) this is the place to go! Pizza Roma is just up the road, as well - affordable great pizza and pasta. It takes a bit for them to warm up to you, but worth it when they do :) I will happily stay here again if we get another chance to stay in Paris.