I have traveled extensively, both solo and with others. This was the forth apartment I've rented in Paris over the years and it did not disappoint. Three of us spent a week with plans of visiting a few places, mostly in the city but otherwise were looking for a casual, relaxed time for cooking, reading and then cooking some more... and then going out for a snack. About the owner: I think it says on this site that the owner only speaks french... that is not true. She speaks VERY good english and was very good at answering our questions before our trip. She greeted us on our arrival and was most hospitable with our needs and explaining the apartment and surrounding area. She provides a book with explanations of the apartment, but was also available by phone/text through out our trip. We didn't need to contact her much except for a few cooking questions and such, which she got right back to us about. The apartment: the photos are spot on, and as it says, there are stairs that lead to this apartment since its in the gorgeous attic area. At night the lighting in the well lit stairway casts regal-esque shadows on the walls... doesn't sound like much, but it was striking and we always commented on it. The apartment itself is bright, airy, with plenty of room for the three of us... more so than any other apartment I've rented in Paris. This was not an issue for us, but its worth noting that you have to go through the first bedroom (separate by curtains) to get to the second bedroom, however each have their own bathroom. One with a great shower with a view, and another with a great tub and shower and view (with really good hot water and good water pressure... I'm kind of a stickler about that). We used the kitchen every day and was one of the main reasons we chose this apartment. It had everything we needed and more... we'd cook, then eat at the big table, and then roll into the very comfortable living room and read. It was just wonderful. What we didn't know was how amazing the immediate area was. I did some research before hand, but was amazed by the food shops. Just brilliant. Practicality wise, it is a short walk to several subways, generally quiet area (more so than others I've rented), great restaurants right there, amazing shops, artists practicing piano and cello from a high window on that street, free classical concert in the old church... everything you think Paris should be and with ample room for fun surprises. I certainly will return.