This really is a true family home in the heart of Paris, and we enjoyed our time very much. If you're used to sterile hotel environments than this space isn't for you. Rather, it offers warmth and happiness that only family homes provide. It comes complete with toys and games, family photos, classic books, musical instruments, and charming little quirks that authentic family dwellings possess. The location is amazing, being just 10 mins from the Eiffel Tower and Champs de Mars, steps to 2 different Metro stops, and having access to shops/restaurants/banks/post/amenities all around. It is on the 2nd floor and you can use the elevator or stairs, so coming and going (especially with luggage) is easy. The flat has many different rooms so you can really spread out and enjoy the space. It also offers a patio which is a gem in Paris.
There were a few "cons" to this rental which I'd like to mention. First, the master bed is a small size. Or should I say, a short size. We slept with our feet hanging off the bed for a week. We weren't provided with sheets either, only a duvet. Being that it was 100 degrees F. during our stay we couldn't use the duvets and had to sleep without sheets the whole time which was uncomfortable. There is no air conditioner in the unit and we had to take turns using a small fan at night, so we didn't have a good night's sleep once. Even though the hot weather isn't the responsibility of the dear hosts I wanted to mention it to fellow travelers.
There is a bar on the street corner that is very, very loud at most times on most days and long into the night. This was really bothersome after long days out and about in bustling Paris. It was hard to enjoy the patio sometimes due to the noise coming from the bar. However, I will say that this flat has the best room-darkening and sound-buffering window treatments I've EVER seen. They have little garage-like doors that come down to cover each window and amazingly thick blackout curtains that work wonders, so we appreciated those.
We were not provided with clean hand soap in the bathrooms and one of our claustrophobic travelers had a very hard time in the small shower, so I wanted to note that too.
Overall this flat definitely earns 5 stars for its location within Paris. Some of the amenities were missing and comfort wasn't all that it could be, but it was a wonderful choice for a family vacation and provided all that we truly needed. The value is tremendous, the owners are delightful, the environment is super friendly, and really, what more do you need when traveling?