You can't ask for a better location for a trip to Paris. I love the left bank, but Maria's place is also close enough to walk to the first arrondissement or even to the Marais. For one person for nearly a week, this was perfect - all I needed and a great home base. For more than one person or a family it might be stretching the space, but you do you! Maria was a great communicator and responded quickly whenever I had questions.