This apartment was perfect for us, and the location - in a different part of the Marais than we knew - was ideal for exploring. We liked that it was a real living space, not a quickly furnished rental, and we are grateful that Laura and her family made her home available as our base in her beautiful city. We anticipated the European tub shower and found that the shower mat we brought was needed. At first we were bothered that there was no coffee-maker, but that prompted morning adventures in every direction. The small elevator was a bonus for transporting bags and weary travelers up four flights. Overall, a great place to stay in Paris!