We had a wonderful weekend in Michal's apartment. Apartment was just as described, clean, easy checkin, great communication, and we appreciated that this is a real home not just a rental apartment. Well equipped (iron, coffee and tea, wifi). Even though our kids are now teenagers, I can see this is a great city base for younger kids with lots of thoughtful touches. Great area to stay in - perhaps not the typical tourist area but there is so much going on around the apartment, lots of restaurant options within 1-2 blocks, nightlife, markets like Marche St Martin and Passage Brady, etc. Could hardly be closer to the Metro, is also within walking distance of Gare de l'Est and an easy walk to the Marais, Opera, Montmartre.... Highly recommended.