We absolutely loved our time in Paris in this apartment in the Marais. The area was busy and active with a lovely open feel and there were many shops near the apartment. Our nearest metro was at la place de Bastille which was really close about 100m. We were in good communication with Yves before we arrived. He sent us clear details of how to get to the apartment.
The apartment was as described. It was very bright and welcoming and well laid out. The washing machine, dryer and dishwasher were good quality Bosch brand, and easy to use. The apartment was very clean. There were lovely fluffy towels and bath mat. Yves also had a fan in the lounge room that could be moved to the bedroom if needed. Yves is the consummate host. He was extremely pleasant and helpful and we felt that if we needed anything he would be responsive. We could leave a note on a notice board on his door or phone him and this system worked well for both of us. We purchased concert tickets online and he printed them out for us. He told us where to find the local supermarket (a few blocks down the road) and the nice fruit shop and bakery just across the road. There was a list of the many very close restaurants which he recommended and we tried a couple and were very satisfied with the meals.
Upon our arrival Yves greeted us and helped us load our suitcases into the small lift. He showed us through the apartment and showed us how everything operated. At our departure Yves allowed us to store our suitcases in the little private corridor which serviced only our apartment and Yves home as we had a late flight out of Paris. Yves and his friend helped us with our luggage into the street and they waited at the taxi stand and hailed a taxi for us chatting as we waited. The apartment was a reasonable size for a couple and we felt comfortable in it. It was not noisy because of the internal courtyard.