I stayed in Gilles' Le Marais apartment for 1 month and cannot say enough good things about it. When I arrived from the airport he met me on the street and helped me with my very heavy bag up the 5 flights of stairs—I don't think I could have managed on my own! The introduction to the apartment was very organized and I enjoyed the complementary bottle of champagne... I feel nostalgic thinking back to that first night, after 1 month I felt like this was my own apartment and I did not want to leave >.<

The location was perfect, with so many shops and restaurants right outside the door, and it was very close to great museums like the Pompidou Center and the recently reopened Picasso Museum. It's also a short walk from the Seine, Notre Dame, the Left Bank, etc.

Though the apartment is fairly small, it was perfect for me as a solo traveler. Gilles has maximized the space to provide everything needed for a long-term stay (without the clutter!) and decorated it nicely so the overall feel is cozy/homey. He also adds nice touches like samples of high-end bathroom products :D

This apartment was a "splurge" for me, as I'm traveling for several months on a budget, but it was well worth the extra money (and a much better value than similarly priced apartments I saw advertised in the area). I hope to stay again the next time I visit Paris!