My host arranged for my arrival seamlessly, and even allowed me to check in early.

The location is perfect. Meters away from the Arènas de Lutèce entrance to the Monge Metro station. A block away from Jardin des Plantes. Dozens of eateries, and boulangeries within walking distance. Our host Willem was charming, thorough, and considerate and provided a bottle of wine as a welcome gift. The flat looks out over a park and was a delight to come "home" to after a long day's walk. Our only regret is that we could not stay longer.

The location could not be better: walking distance to many of the major Veme arrondissement attractions, yet in a residential, not so touristy or noisy area. Many boulangeries, cafés, restaurants, bars and grocery stores nearby, and of course the Marché Monge, not to be missed. Métro stop Place Monge 50 metres from building entrance, very convenient (if you already have tickets--no ticket machine in that particular entrance). Apartment very comfortable, not at all small by Paris standards, except for the tiny bathroom. Nice, relaxing view of the Arenes de Lutece park across the street from living room window. On arrival, a bottle of red wine and chocolates were a nice welcome from Véronique. Check in was less than ideal, mostly because we arrived pretty late on a Saturday night, but Véronique was very accommodating and everything worked out well.

As noted by others this apartment is in an excellent location and the owner is excellent and helpful. There's a comprehensive briefing folder, a range of pantry supplies and she even leaves chocolates and a bottle of wine to welcome you - thank you, Veronique! It was so good to have the independence and feel of being at home. The photos here are accurate. It's a traditional compact Paris apartment with some modern appliances but visitors from the New World especially should remember it's an older building with older-style plumbing and power. Without meaning to complain at all I note the VRBO posting lists among the amenities a microwave but in fact there isn't one. Nor is there an iron - but perhaps we shouldn't have been thinking of such things on holiday anyway! We certainly enjoyed our few days here.