The location is absolutely perfect - the tranquil, idyllic cobblestone street is a little corner of Parisian paradise. The nearest cross street is bustling with cafes, bakeries, fromageries, and all sorts of delights, including a metro stop just a block away. It's got a real local feel -- definitely outside the tourist territory. But 5 minutes on the metro (or 40 by foot) and you're right in the middle of everything. The apartment is simple but comfortable, and Mina is an incredibly gracious and responsive host who wrote or called back almost immediately any time i had a question.