Overall, I enjoyed my stay at Maria's place. The place is impeccable, modern with plenty of room in the bathroom (rare for Paris) and in the well designed kitchen. The Murphy bed works well and is a smart way to gain some space when not in use. There is no air conditioning - which I suspect normally is not a problem unless there is a massive heat wave. Otherwise, the building is extremely well insulated and quiet when windows are closed. It is a very secure place as well since there are multiple points where you need to pass with the electronic key to gain access. For me, the location was fine since I did not want to stay in a highly touristy area - I prefer to be in a "normal" Parisien neighborhood, which is where this is located. But, trips on the Metro to the center of Paris do take a little time. Velib bike station is just a few steps from the entrance to the building, which for me was a nice plus. There is no longer a view of the Eiffel Tower due apparently to construction in the area (not a big deal for me). Nice, organic food store about 2 blocks away and other markets nearby so you can pretty much get all you need without traveling across town. Voila!