Yu's apartment is exactly as shown. It was fun to see in person how she has decorated and organized it. It is truly in the middle of the market, a wonderful thing. Yes, there are the 4 floors of stairs to climb and the neighbor is a fairly good morning singer; very happy positive sounding and yes 8:30 does seem to be the time. All the appliances and functions of the apartment were in perfect running order and of quality materials. The apartment was clean and inviting. It's like a friend loaning you her apartment for the week. A nice quiet apartment to retreat to, in the midst of the Paris experience.