A friend and I stayed at Carole's apartment just before Christmas and had a lovely time. The apartment opens onto a central courtyard in a quiet, residential building just steps away from several metro stops (Sainte-Placide, Rennes, even Montparnasse station is only a short walk). We loved having a quiet place to return to but being so close to various metro lines made it easy to get around. The kitchen was fully stocked - even with pots and pans - and we had breakfasts in the room. We found the bed quite comfy and spacious and the wifi was good. The bathroom is quite small, but clean and modern - especially for Paris! The shower was great, with good water pressure and plenty of hot water. Maria is the "concierge" of the building and is available most days if you need her. I don't believe she speaks much English, but her French is clear and she uses gestures as well to ensure her meaning is communicated. It wasn't a problem for us because we both speak French. The one strange thing was that there was only one roll of toilet paper available, and Maria told us we would have to purchase more ourselves. We bought a 4-pack and left it in the bathroom - hopefully there will be more available for future guests! Merci beaucoup, Maria et Carole!