Location, location, location. The place is located about a block up from the Seine and near the Pont Neuf. It is walking distance to all of the best sights in Paris and in the Saint Germain des Pres neighborhood with many restaurants, shops, bars and galleries...and much more. I took the RER to St. Michele station and walked with my luggage to the apartment. I took Uber back to the airport (due to a transportation strike ). You also have Metro Saint Germain des Pres within walking distance, as well as many buses. It is on the 5th floor of the building. Fortunately, there is a small elevator. There is really no noise to disturb you despite a bustling neighborhood. The kitchen is very small, but has the basics if you want to cook. There is a supermarket, bakeries, and other boutique food shops within walking distance. There are also 3 Bistros a half a block away if you don't want to cook, but want to eat nearby. The building is an ancient building and has a lot of character. You really feel like a local. The apartment itself is a little Bohemian (hippy). The host is a world traveler and yogie. It has a kind of "Berkeley" or "West Village" feel. She basically rents out her living room to guests (along with the kitchen and bathroom and locks her bedroom). The couch turns out into a bed. It was okay for the 1st 3 nights, but then I had to put the mattress on the floor for my back. I suppose it depends on the individual. There is a bathtub, which was a major selling point for me. It has good hot water and water pressure. There is just a shower hose. There is a small washing machine and a place to air dry the clothes, which is great in a pinch. A small fridge held everything I needed for my short stay. WIFI was good and reliable, which was essential because I was working. It could use a couple of strong chairs for the table. The place is big enough for one person comfortably. It is tight for 2 people, but doable. Given the location, the bathtub and WIFI, I felt it was a good value. The host is very nice and easy to communicate with. She speaks both English and French, as well as some other languages I believe.