We never got to meet Alix, as she was traveling, but it was easy to pick up the keys nearby and we had all the info we needed to access the apartment. Alix kept in touch with us by e-mail. The apartment is small, but very clean and it had all of the amenities we could want, including a washing machine. The shower is large by European standards. The apartment location is excellent with easy access to the Metro, bakeries, restaurants and groceries. The Bastille is only two blocks away and it is easy to get anywhere in the city from there. We walked to many sites. We especially enjoyed the neighborhood market on Wednesday and Sunday mornings at the Breguet-Sabin Metro station. Rue de Lappe is quiet during the day, but lively at night. We could hear street noise at night on Wednesday and Friday, but we travel with ear plugs, so it was not a big deal. We would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend Alix's listing.