This was a dreamy apartment in a lively and central neighborhood. The rooms were all beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The apartment was clean, with lots of welcoming touches - including milk in the fridge, coffee and tea, and even a bottle of wine and a box of crackers for our first night.

Kate was friendly and responsive to all inquiries. She was waiting for us when we arrived, and she gave us an efficient and helpful tour of the apartment.

The location in the Marais was wonderful - within a short walk are cheese and chocolate shops, clothing boutiques, museums, and great bars and restaurants. It is also an easy walk to Notre Dame and the Seine. Kate and Oliver left a list of recommendations for restaurants and attractions near the apartment, which was very useful.

I had (unfortunately!) sprained my ankle just before arriving, and getting up to the apartment itself was a bit tricky - there's a very small lift, but still a set of five or six worn wooden steps to get up to the door. We managed, but the apartment may not be ideal if you have mobility issues. Having said that, it is a beautiful place to just sit and read a book while eating some cheese from one of the shops around the corner!