We really enjoyed our stay in Julie's apartment. It was so close to several metro lines and bus stops and an easy walk to lots of neighborhoods that we spent time hanging out in (the Marais, Bastille, Oberkampf, etc.). Her friend met us at the apartment to give us the key. The apartment is small but cozy and comfortable, and full of light. The bed was great, and we really enjoyed having coffee and tea that Julie provided. We also liked perusing the books about Paris and watching tv (watching French shows is entertaining if you speak a bit of French). The towel-warmer was a great touch for winter days. There were a few quirks that took getting used to: the shower is European-style (you have to hold the showerhead yourself), which we Americans weren't used to; the bathroom itself had no heat, so it was freezing and a bit unpleasant in the mornings and nights, though the rest of the apartment was warm; the stairwell in the apartment building was also very dark (or we never found the light), so we always had to use a flashlight on our phones to open the door; it's an old building, so you tend to hear people walking in the apartment above you. All in all though, a very pleasant stay!