My 5-night stay in this compact, perfect apartment was excellent. I did not meet the hostess, as she was on holiday, but we communicated. She saw to my getting help with my luggage, as the flat is on a high fourth floor, winding stairs, no elevator. The refrigerator was stocked with excellent breakfast ingredients. The bathroom--while minuscule--had all I needed. While the street is very busy--and noisy--the apartment faces its traditional courtyard--silent! The bed was comfortable in a compact room with cable TV. The kitchen corner is modern, fully equipped; there is a washing machine for guest use. An outside clothes line can be used for drying. The location is ideal--so close to Gare de l'Est for moving about Paris and also visiting beautiful Provins, a medieval village. So many shops and restaurants, and Canal St. Martin is beautiful, north and south. It's a lively area much of each day.