We spent six nights in this rather unusual little apartment, ideally situated in a quiet courtyard behind a quiet road very close both to the eastern end of the Boulevard Saint Germain and to the left bank of the Seine, just opposite one of the loveliest places in Paris, the Île Saint Louis.
Cross the river to the right bank, and you're at once in the middle of the old Marais quarter. Walk along the Boulevard or up hill and you've many food shops and restaurants within easy reach, as well as delightful streets leading up to the Pantheon. All the Latin Quarter within easy reach, excellent bus and metro communications.
It's a bit like a student's apartment, with the main bedroom and writing desk up a steep staircase -- so we oldies left that to the younger generation! A clean, comfortable place with better cooking facilities than at any Airbnb address we've stayed in yet.
The bookshelves are well stocked and I found myself reading a most interesting book -- in English -- called Heidegger's Children, about the philosophers most influenced by this strange man.
The stairs didn't trouble us, especially given the kind assistance we were given, lugging heavy suitcases up and downstairs when we arrived and left; but this may put off people who are not sufficiently mobile.
We didn't meet Philip but Manuela could not have been more helpful and considerate.
Altogether, a most agreeable stay.