We can't imagine a more perfect apartment to spend a Paris vacation. It was in a very secure building and literally steps from the Metro. The bus stop and taxi stand were also very close by as were the Velib bikes. The neighborhood was beautiful and felt very safe. The apartment is in Le Marais which was a perfect location for walking to Notre Dame, the Picasso Museum, and many many wonderful restaurants. There were people strolling around even at midnight - this is a very popular and lively area - yet the apartment itself was quiet.
The apartment itself was very spacious, clean and bright. Both the regular bed and the sofa bed were quite comfortable and there was more than ample storage space for our stuff. It was wonderful to sit on the balcony with a glass of wine, and listen to the sounds of this beautiful city while planning the next day's adventures. We needed a few things and found them at Le BHV/Marais (the Target of Paris) right down the street. While one of us showered, the other ran to the Brioche Doree cafe right next door to grab a quick bite to eat. If we had been more industrious, the kitchen was well stocked with dishes for cooking.
We were able to do a load of laundry mid week. All of Fanny's instructions were easy to follow to use the washer/dryer and other equipment and we even found laundry detergent. The tub was super deep and the water pressure was great. Fanny had shampoo, conditioner and body wash which saved us room in our quart size liquids bag!
Fanny was a great communicator and we had no problems at all. If we are lucky enough to return to Paris, I am hopeful Fanny's apartment will be available as I would not want to stay anywhere else.