We had a great week staying at Helene's place. The location is perfect -- right in the Marais, which is our favorite area of Paris. The apartment overlooks a courtyard so is very quiet and feels secure. The bed was very comfortable and the apartment was just the right size for two of us. The shower worked great and the kitchen was fine for our breakfasts (we didn't want to eat lunch or dinner in the apartment -- too many good restaurants to explore, but you could cook there if you wanted to). We had no problem checking in even though we arrived around 11 pm. There is a small elevator but we were happy to take the stairs to burn off some of our culinary indulgences. The windows opened, which I appreciated as I like to have fresh air even in winter. There is a boulangerie and Monoprix market just down the street. The Metro is also close by. And the park across the street is lovely. We would definitely stay here on our next trip to Paris.