I stayed in the unit while traveling with my 75 year old mother. For value, we give the unit 4 stars. Nicholas was responsive to messages via AirBnB app, which was also great! But overall, we give the unit 3 stars. With some improvements, the apartment could easily get 5 stars.
Here are the many strengths of the unit:
* Centrally located: restaurants, shopping, métro, marché, so much in walkable distance
* Key access was great and easy
* Quiet, well lit, very clean
* Cute with modern fixtures
* Temperature in apartment was good
* Strong Wifi
* Lots of power outlets
* Main bed was very comfortable
* Great closet space in the bedroom
* Laundry machine access in the apartment with soap provided (we did not use).
Here are the reasons we did not give 4 or 5 stars overall:
* Dangerous: there’s no handrail down the several stairs to the apartment from the street
* Dangerous: shower floor was very slippery and one could easily fall and get hurt
* ALL seating in apartment was uncomfortable (bar stools were so high that they put pressure on back of thighs when sitting more than 10 min; entryway ottoman and futon sagged dramatically)
* Futon was not comfortable to sleep on
* Futon had no linens that fit it
The seating comfort and futon sleeping comfort issues may not be serious for very young folks who are used to sitting on beanbags or well (and long) used furniture. But for older folks who need support, the furniture left us with virtually nowhere comfortable to sit while in the apartment.
If the furniture was more comfortable, we would easily choose to stay there a second time, even without handrails on the stairs. Definitely be careful when in the shower!