Mathilde's place is located in one of the best parts of Paris. You are 5 minutes from the Seine and have access to the right bank via the Pont-Neuf with a short walk; the metro stop across the street allows you to go anywhere in Paris very easily, as does the bus stop serving several lines. The neighborhood is safe, lively, filled with cafes, restaurants, shops and not as touristy as the nearby Latin Quarter. If location matters to you, you can hardly do better. The apartment feels big (by large city standards where space is tight) because of its very high ceilings and layout. Even though the apartment is located in a busy area of the city, you do not hear noise from the street because it is located at the end of a courtyard. You do hear noise from the nearby elementary school during recess but just like church bells, those noises become part of the environment and likely won't bother you much. The tall windows in the living room and kitchen make the apartment feel airy and bright. The apartment is well furnished and the kitchen has more than enough dishes/pots/pans for a long-term stay. Not pictured in the current (December 2021) listing is a small desk in the living room which comes in handy if you don't want to set your laptop at the kitchen table. The appliances, after you figure out how to use an induction cooktop and washer/dryer combo, function as expected as long as you keep in mind that European appliances do not work the same way as North American appliances. Madame Emilia (the gardienne who lives on the premises) is very helpful if you have any questions during your stay. She made sure to fix the TV during my stay and the owner Mathilde sent extra utensils and placemats after I asked a question about them. There is central heat in the apartment so the place always feels cozy on cold days. Mathilde is very responsive, friendly and flexible and if I were to return to Paris for a long stay, I would most definitely look to book her place again and would recommend it to others.