Charles, our host's agent, was communicative via email and text well in advance, and worked flexibly with our arrival and departure plans. At check-in he was especially helpful orienting us to the flat and the area in general.

The mid-17th century flat is in an extraordinary location: on the edge of a literal island in the center of Paris...the Seine boats spotlight the row of buildings on every tour! The exclusive neighborhood is relatively quiet but not isolated, and the flat is a reasonable walk or short bus ride to many must-see Paris sites, and has at least 3 nearby Metro stations for more extensive self-guided exploring.

The flat is as it appears in photos--reasonably spacious, comfortable and equipped, full of antiques and dated in its utilities and furnishings. There are also 5 flights of stairs that will remind you to make sure you don't forget anything when you leave. The wifi hotspot worked well enough for basic internet and streaming radio, not for more data-intensive activities.

So while there may be detriments for persons who need upscale and modern with an elevator, with a capacity to look past superficial details, you'll find the value for the money is hard to surpass...we loved our stay!