The apartment was very large and in a great location. The views of the courtyard and garden were also very nice. And the host is easy to get in touch with via email.
However there were a couple of drawbacks that I should point out. Check in was via a housekeeper who spoke no English, so it was not as informative as checking in with a host who could provide recommendations in the neighborhood. The house has an old Parisian quality but could stand some renovation... there are stains on most of the furniture and paint cracking on the walls. Our biggest issue was the smell of smoke which has permeated the apartment, but Alexandra was very accommodating and allowed us to adjust our dates.