Marie-Stéphane's flat is elegant and charming! There is an abundance of natural light, which was gorgeous at all hours. Having said that, we had no problem sleeping. The location is excellent and within walking distance of a supermarket, a very friendly cheese shop called La Crèmerie du 17ème (which had certain cheeses easily identified as being safe for the pregnant member of our group to eat), as well as several boulangeries that even have gluten-free options. We used our French but many people in this area also speak a lot of English. For nightlife, there are fun clubs and restaurants within walking distance and yet the neighborhood is incredibly quiet. Marie-Stéphane greeted us when we arrived and made a lot of effort to make us feel at home. There were 5 women in our group and only two of us had to share a bed (no one slept on the couch). The beds are very comfortable, as is the main seating area. No television but the wifi was strong throughout our stay. We had a lovely time spending a weekend in Paris in Marie-Stéphane's flat and we'd love to come back.