We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Barbara's apartment in the Bastille area of Paris. It is clean, beautiful, well furnished and spacious. There's even a swing in the living room. What we loved most was that it was on a quiet street with a great cafe and bakery, but literally one street over was the hustle and bustle you would expect from a major city. There are tons of bars, restaurants, and shops very close by. It's also a few minutes walk from two major metro stations. Barbara was helpful answering all of our questions and was very responsive over email. I can't speak highly enough about this property--we can't wait to go back.