We stayed at Philippe's place for a week in April. We had two adults and two teenaged daughters (18 and 14). The place is perfectly described and the pictures are accurate. It was comfortable for the 4 of us and allowed us easy access to everything in the Marias and the metro was only 1.5 blocks away to get anywhere else. The kitchen has all you need - we had breakfast at the apartment before heading out each day. There is a grocery store right around the corner and several boulangerie's nearby. There is a cafe right on the corner as well. The street is very quiet amidst the bustle of the neighborhood. My kids appreciated the wifi. The four flights of stairs were not an issue for us but if you have any movement/balance issues or can't climb stairs I could see where they would be a problem. If that doesn't include you, I highly recommend this place. Philippe is very easy to communicate with and gets back to you right away. We loved our stay.