The apartment is all that my friend and I could have hoped for and more - gorgeous, massive, and perfectly appointed, and perfect, location-wise (we needed a place to stay for Pitchfork Paris). The courtyard was beautiful and it met all our needs - it was right next to the Gare du Nord, it was walking distance to the Grande Halle, and it was only a few train stops away from cool bars and restaurants in the Marais. In addition, Simone and her friend Yael (who welcomed us) could not be any nicer. Highly recommended!