My daughter and I stayed in this apartment for the whole month of June 2015. Other family/friends joined us so sometimes we were 2 and sometimes 3 people staying here. Seems like it would be a bit snug with 4 but probably manageable. Upstairs loft area allows for standing only in very center because of angled roof, and stairs are narrow, sort of a 'stair-ladder' and a bit slippery.....my daughter liked it.

Having researched extensively and booked early, this was one of the few apartments we could find in inner Paris location with two separate sleeping areas (not just a pull out couch or Murphy bed in living room) in this price range. One of our visitors slept on the 'couch' (a platform against the wall with big cushions on it, and reported it was comfortable). The bathroom has typical narrow shower stall for Europe but plenty of hot water. There is a long counter with two sinks and several cupboards with many shelves. There were plenty of towels and I think we could have asked for more if needed.

We liked the apartment very much and it worked great for our long stay in Paris. Polo was friendly and welcoming on arrival and available by text or phone, responsive the few times I contacted him (to arrange cleaning, a change of towels and then departure....all very easy).

The apartment is not sparkling fresh but it is clean and functional. The spaces are smaller than appear in photos but we expected this for Paris and it was far better than a hotel, very functional, a little kitchen, a washing machine, drying rack, tons of closet and shelf space, fans for warm weather. The apartment gets lots of light and other than a few very hot days, managed temperature comfortably with open windows, fans, shades.

Felt safe and secure, and instantly peaceful when you step through the big door into inner courtyard. The third floor walk up was no problem for us (good exercise we figured) and it was cool, quiet and clean on the stairs. The third set of stairs was much more narrow, but private as well so could leave shoes on the landing. Construction in building next door, garbage trucks, cafe across the street and the lively neighborhood contributed to ambient noise but we got used to it. If you need lots of quiet, probably not the best choice.

The location is great for getting to various metro lines, buses, Iles de la Cite and Saint Louis, the Seine, etc. Restaurants, pharamacies, groceries, and the cool department store 'le BHV' are all close by. And you just need to explore and wander a bit to find quiet streets and parks in the neighborhood if you want a break from the lively street activity near the apartment.

No real complaints except at times did not like the noisy trucks/crowds/construction. The good things (location, comfortable apartment, storage space, friendly host, big bathroom, 2 sleeping areas......) far outweighed those drawbacks.