Location: Excellent location. 2 blocks from Metro Line. Shopping/cafes are very close too. Centrally located between Arc de Triumph and Eifel Tower. If you are reasonably fit, walking to these is a breeze. A beautiful location in very safe neighborhood. Very close to French president's house. You will note that Google satelite pixelated the area right next to the apartment and there are armed guards everywhere. Exclusive hotel next door...my kids saw David Beckham checking in ;-)
Apartment: Everything was as described in the listing. Access to the apartment is very secure. Multiple doors, 5-flights of stairs. I suggest traveling light and/or taking the stairs slowly. The 100 steps are nothing compared to some Metro Line stations, the Eifel tower, the catacombs and other areas in beautiful Paris. The apartment was clean and well appointed. Outlets are standard European. The water pressure is great. Pleasant breeze. Around dusk, mosquitos may try to access the apartment. Use the repellant Jen provides. Our family of 5 (with 3 adult children) was a little tight but we managed well. Please do not expect American-style lavishness with French door refrigerators or walk-in closets. Think of a Manhattan apartment. Aparment consists of 2 moderate sized rooms with a small room that fits the toilet and small bathroom with shower and sink. The large furniture in the living room/kitchen is a couch/bed and a table/chairs. The bedroom had a bed and a love seat/bed. Appliances are small and functional. Great for vacationers. We didn't cook, but we did buy groceries, and had occasional leftovers from our meals out. The refrigerator fit it all.
Host: Jen was very communicative and helpful. She provided very detailed instructions on access to the apartment as well as a detailed manual for the apartment. Check-in and check-out were a breeze. Jen was even able to accommodate our request for an early check-in.
Overall: A great experience in Jen's apartment. We highly recommend it!!! ★★★★★