We LOVED this apartment! The location is superb, in the trendy and lovely Canal St. Martin area, which has an abundance of stores and restaurants, plus the canal itself. It feels more "real" than other areas that are overrun with tourists, like the Left Bank. Transit is handy, both the subway and buses and trains. The apartment itself is spacious by Paris standards and very comfortable. We slept better here than any other place we've stayed in six trips to the city. There's a good selection of dishware and utensils for anyone who wants to cook. With two bedrooms with excellent queen beds, two modern bathrooms with showers that have big pan-head fixtures, and two toilets, this place can accommodate families or friends traveling together. For being right above the street, it was surprisingly quiet--the drapes in the front room are great at filtering out sound. The restaurant below, Lulu le Nantaise, is owned by host Olivier and was even featured in the TV show, Emily in Paris! The crepes are very tasty, so make sure you eat there. Olivier himself is a most gracious and generous host. He can recommend restaurants or things to do, and he is readily available to help as needed. He left delicious pastries at our door our first morning, and we got to hang out and chat over drinks one afternoon as well. All together, a great guy and a perfect host with the perfect place for a memorable visit to Paris. Highly recommended!