The location is a block from the river seinne and St Germain blvd. As a first time visitor, i felt safe strolling the streets here. Alimento is around the corner with the best pizza. Bistro 65 and Jozi were wonderful breakfast spots on the river seinne and le cardinal on st Germaine had the best service and delicious fare. Negatives to know, although they would not stop me from renting this apartment again... There are only 2 bathrooms (not 2.5) but both do have a toilet. Construction began at 7am and awakes whoever is in the room with 2 beds. There is only one key. If you travel with people who do not want to go out together, it is an issue because a key is needed on both the inside and the outside. Meaning, anyone left inside had to be locked in or the door had to be left unlocked if the first person to leave took to the key. The responsiveness of the management team was fast and helpful. I am very pleased with my stay on cochin. I hope to travel again in the fall and will look to them for my next place to stay. Thank you, loris! You are fab! beds or in the living room.