In sum, this apartment is centrally located, newly renovated, well supplied, comfortable, with a great host -- who can ask for anything more?

The apartment is only several blocks away from Notre Dame and many other historical sites. It is also within walking distance from markets, bakeries, etc. as well as whole host of restaurants. There is a cheap eatery a few doors down that's open until 12 AM, in case you get hungry late in the evening. Metro stops and bus stops are half a block away.

The neighborhood and the apartment building seem safe. I didn't have any worries when I was there. Besides, you're just a short walk from the national police headquarters.

Some of the pictures for this listing (as of 12/2015) seem kind of dated, because the place looks like it's been renovated within the year. So ignore the older pictures. The apartment is comfortable, and, yes, it has a real bed. Even though the bed uses a pulley system to go up and down, it's not some sort of flimsy sheet -- it's a comfortable, real bed. The kitchen comes with dishes, coffee maker, tea kettle, cookware, refrigerator, dishwasher, etc. -- everything that you can expect in a house. You can settle in quite easily here!

It was a pleasure meeting the host. He's worldly, well-traveled, and interesting to talk to. He's very knowledgeable about the neighborhood -- where to eat, what to see, etc. He's resourceful and attentive to the needs of his guests. In case you haven't already made a long list of things you want to do in Paris, the host has a library of guidebooks and the like in English and in French in the apartment.

Be aware that many old Parisian buildings like this one have their quirks. You might choose to regard them as a part of the charm of Paris. For example, sometimes the staircase gets pretty narrow. There is an open court-yard design. The pipes are sometimes quite old, and there can be a smell from the drain. These things are common in the older buildings in Paris. But none of it dampened my holiday. I wasn't expecting to stay in a modern building, but an apartment with great big old-fashioned windows and floor-length drapes.