We just had a wonderful three nights in this beautiful, spacious apartment. Great location, close to the Metro, a short walk to the river. Lots of incredible dining options within blocks of the apartment. Comfortable beds, spacious communal living area, strong wifi. Communicating with the host was very easy and straightforward. They provided detailed instructions of how to enter the apartment, where to throw away trash, etc. They were extremely accommodating and answered all of our questions. While we were concerned about the summer heat and staying in a non air conditioned apartment, it was not an issue. There were new, oscillating tower fans in each room. Also, lots of windows in the rooms which opened and also helped to keep the apartment full of natural light and air. The lift worked without any issues but the adults preferred the winding stairs. It was convenient having access to a full kitchen. With three growing teens, one tween and 3 adults it did not feel crowded at all. It was an excellent home base to kick off our trip to France and we would return in a heartbeat!