Maia is an excellent host, who has a simply marvelous aparment in one of the best areas in Paris. The Place de Vosges and the surrounding La Marais are must sees in Paris, with wonderful buildings, fantastic restaurants, the best foie gras shop in town, and an awesome wine shop just over the road. (Run by an expatriot Welshman with a wicked sense of humour)
The apartment is stunning, with not only lovely rooftop views, but a sensational sneaky view of the Eiffle Tower, where you must sit at the kitchen table with a glass of champage and watch the light show after dark.
Admitedly the stairs will certainly help you get fit for all the walking around Paris that you will do, but considering we were out all day and only did one trip up them a day, its not too bad.
With Metro stops just around the corner, and Velib Stations (get yourself a Navigo Pass and link your bike hire into the card, get bikes out with a swipe like a true Parisien) 100m either way up Rue St. Antione, getting out and about could not be any easier.
The apartment itself is extremely livable, with comfortable beds, plenty of sitting spaces, a very good kitchen, completely equiped with new appliances.
We would highly recommend the local walking tour through the immediate La Marais, and a bicycle tour through the whole arrondisement. Both set us up very well with a wealth of local knowledge, and insights into local stores.
Maia was easily contactable, and very quick to respond to our few queries, and we have no hesitation at all in recommending the apartment and Maia most highly.
Thank you Maia for letting us live like locals in your fantastic apartment, we are taking French language lessons already for our return trip next year!