This is the perfect place to stay if you want to be at the center of everything. We walked everywhere, and we never had to take the subway. It is also only a 15 minute walk from the nearest train station. The flat has everything you can imagine by way of kitchen necessities (coffee maker, microwave, blender, toaster, strainer, pots, etc… It also has olive oil, vinegar, spices, tea, pasta, and rice. Moreover, we were within walking distance of many grocery stores and bakeries.
Regarding the flat, It has a very homey feel, and it is very large for Paris standards. The only thing you must consider is that it is on the fifth floor of very rickety stairs and there is no elevator. I liked the workout but not everybody would. There is also no air conditioning, and it can get a bit stuffy at night. We did open the windows but then we were susceptible to insects and the noises in the streets below, of which there is much. I would say the street noise was the most difficult for me and earplugs were a must.
The beds are comfortable (although I did not care for the pillows), and the living room is well furnished.
In terms of the bathroom, the water pressure is strong, and the toilet is separate from the shower, which was nice. We also never had a problem with hot water shortages. The shower was a little cumbersome as the holder for the handheld shower wand was broken, but we tied it up with a rubber-band, and it stayed up just fine. (Hopefully they will fix this before renting it again).
Overall, the little kinks we experienced did not take away from the overall beauty of the apartment. We would definitely recommend it to people with energy for climbing stairs and those who like to be near the action of the lively city pillows), and the living room is well furnished.
In terms of the bathroom, the water pressure is strong, and the toilet is separate from the shower, which was nice. We also never had a problem with hot water shortages. The shower was a little cumbersome as the holder for the handheld shower wand was broken, but we tied it up with a rubber-band, and it stayed up just fine. (Hopefully they will fix this before renting it again).
Overall, the little kinks we experienced did not take away from the overall beauty of the apartment. We would definitely recommend it to people with energy for climbing stairs and those who like to be near the action of the lively city.