Pros:
- Authentic experience living in Paris with very few tourists.
- Spacious apartment, easy check-in/check-out, excellent communication with the host
Cons:
- It was probably our experience, but the locals in this area seemed to not care for tourists. At best, we were met with indifference and, at worst, rudeness. It seemed like a local, working-class neighborhood without tourists. Admittedly, we knew little French, although we did try.
- Paper-thin walls. I could have a normal conversation through the wall. We thought the neighbor was listening to music loudly, but it turns out they lived on the second floor, diagonally. There was construction when we stayed during the day, but it didn't bother us because it stopped at night when we returned to our room.
- Room was cleaned 'OK' but I think it missed the mark on some of the things we were accustomed to in other AirBnBs. For example: No flat sheet on the bed, Nespresso did not have any capsules you needed to purchase them yourself, pillows and towels felt cheap.
Observations:
- No AC. This is included in the listing, but we missed it. Like others have said, because there is no AC and the windows don't open, it does get "stuffy."
- I could not get the back door to open. I am not sure if that had a different key or if I did it wrong. There is only one entry/Exit (Front Door) which could be a fire hazard.