the apartment was exactly as advertised, and then some. the space was small ( as anticipated ), yet did not feel cramped in any way. it was clean and very well appointed. everything we could have wanted / needed in the way of basic amenities was there -- even heat from radiators for nights that turned out to be chillier than expected. ( we thought the opposite might be true. ) the bed was very comfortable and cozy, and the shower ( water pressure and amount of hot water ) was great. the beautiful skylights, the views of the rooftops of Paris, the quiet, and even the sometimes multiple walks up 6 flights of stairs each day all added to the apartment's charm.
the neighborhood seemed a little rough around the edges at first, but it was refreshing to be a ( short ) distance away from the more touristy centers; and, by the end of our stay, we came to really appreciate the neighborhood's diversity, vibrancy, and sophistication.
our host Davy was prompt, attentive, informative, friendly, and warm. he greeted us when we arrived and helped carry our luggage upstairs ( again, 6 flights! ). on the day we departed, he also helped carry the luggage back down -- which actually was harder because, at that point, our bags were stuffed w. flea market purchases!
all in all, despite less than ideal weather, we loved our 10 days in Paris, and Davy and Carine's apartment was a perfect, and memorable, base of operations. t h x , Davy & Carine!