Maia's apartment was really cosy and had everything we needed for a family of four. We didn't mind the stairs as the views especially the sunsets from the living room were wonderful and we felt really secure. Maia was easy to deal with and gave us some good tips for the area. Bastille market on Sundays is particularly good for fresh fruit and veg. Le marais is a great buzzy area but we also liked the walk via St Paul's to Notre Dame and the no 1 metro line is easy to get to which gets you everywhere. We had a fabulous time feeling almost Parisian for a week!