Our stay in Eliane’s apartment in the Folie-Mericourt district was wonderful. The apartment was exactly as described in the listing, with nice windows to bring in natural light and a balcony above the street. The apartment is on the 1st floor (2nd floor to Americans) and unlike many Paris apartments has an elevator! We felt safe at all times of day and night in our neighborhood which borders on the Marais district in Paris. We were about two blocks from the Republique Metro stop which quickly put us close to everything Paris has to offer. We were met by the host upon our arrival and were given a tour of the facility and instructions on how to make things work and how to get help if needed. She even brewed coffee/tea and served us our first croissants of our visit. The kitchen, while small, included the things one needs for a couple of weeks in Paris where most meals are taken out and about the city. The unit includes a clothes washer which was a wonderful thing due to the variable weather we had during our stay.
The queen bed was firm and very comfortable and there is a fan available for air circulation. Most nights we slept with the windows open in order to enjoy the cool breeze. It was quiet enough on our little street that noise was not an issue. For those wanting a place to rest or relax during the afternoons, be aware that there is a daycare facility on the ground floor.
We would definitely stay here again.