As is clear from the previous guests' reviews , Charles’s apartment is terrific. It was easy to find, get the key, and access. The apartment is just as the photos indicate (he has added a couple chairs to the living room). Although Charles was not there, he contacted me several times to make sure everything was going well.
Rather than repeat what other reviewers said, I will add a couple things I did not see mentioned. First, I chose his apartment because I really like that neighborhood (I stayed in a nearby apartment a few years ago). It is not touristy at all – residences, businesses, and schools. I hardly heard any English when walking around. There are several small, excellent restaurants a short walk away, plus grocery stores, a bakery, and bars. The apartment is less than a 10-minute walk from the Denfert-Rochereau RER station, which connects directly to Charles de Gaulle airport. Pro tip: there is an elevator so you don’t have to carry your suitcase up and down the stairs. Everything else in Paris is a short metro ride away.
Second, the apartment is quiet, especially at night, and the blinds in the bedroom completely block out any light. Set an alarm if you don’t want to sleep your vacation away, because nothing else will wake you up!
Third, the kitchen is well-provisioned with cookware if you want to cook and the washer/dryer and dishwasher were easy to use and worked well.
Finally, the apartment is pricey compared to other apartments of similar size, but you are paying for the magnificent view looking north across Paris. I enjoyed gazing at the city in the morning while drinking my coffee. Enjoy!