The location of the apartment can not be beat. I have stayed in Paris a few times and this has been my favorite location. It is accessible to public transport, about a 20 minute walk to the central sites (Louvre, Notre Dame etc.), close to super markets and trendy eateries. The apartment is very quiet despite it being off a busy street. The bed is very comfortable and the apartment is equipped with a washing machine, microwave, hotplate, fridge, TV, and internet access. Contacting Thorsten before the trip was very easy and he was clear in his instructions provided before our arrival. We did not have to contact him during our stay but he was accessible if we needed to. I did not mind the walk up but should be a consideration for those who are not as mobile or have large luggage.