The apartment was clean and nice and so so cozy. We had all the amenities we could ever need, and the bed is actually huge. Seriously, bomb bed. My friend and I shared it and we're both 5'10" and there were no problems at all. The shower on the other hand, is for people NOT 5'10". But that's okay, my thighs have never looked better (from squatting). Location... You are in a little maze of crazy "fashion" shops, which makes for an entertaining walk to the Voltaire metro station, which is like two short blocks away. Other than that, we could walk to Notre Dam no problem and you are right next Bastille. There is this bomb vegetarian burger place, East Side Burgers, super close too. We're not vegetarians but seriously the best food we had in Paris was there. Get the coleslaw. Lisa was very nice and we are grateful for her patience when we showed up very late to the apartment.