My son and I had a wonderful stay at Guy's apartment. The location was perfect for my son's first time in Paris, because it's so close to Montmartre (which is my absolute favorite part of Paris) and almost equally close to the major tourist attractions in the 1st arrondissement. It was also a reasonable distance from the Gare du Nord, so we were able to walk to the train station for our day trips out of the city. (We toured the Somme Battlefields and spent the night in Amsterdam, so being able to walk to a major train station like the Gare du Nord was very convenient.) I have been to Paris several times but had never spent much time in the 9th arrondissement; during our stay at Guy's apartment, I fell in love with this neighborhood! It was lively and homey at the same time. If you want to enjoy a great Paris experience without being in the thick of the tourist traps, this is a great location. We really loved having such excellent dining and bakery options only steps away from our front door, and the metro is also just around the corner. Seriously, in terms of location, you can't go wrong with this place.
Guy was a very kind, communicative host. Our flight landed early in the morning and he arranged for us to check in as soon as we arrived in the city, which was a huge relief! I was worried we would be stuck with our luggage for a few hours until check-in, but he graciously allowed us to check in early. The concierge didn't speak much English and I don't speak much French, but she was very warm and friendly, and check-in was a breeze. The listing is an accurate depiction of the apartment; I immediately felt at home after our long journey. The decor and art on the walls adds charming character, and I really loved having the balcony to step out into every morning. My son and I slept very comfortably in the bed, and the kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed. Also, for such a large apartment building in a lovely neighborhood, we really didn't hear any noise from the street or from neighbors during our stay; it was a very quiet and serene place to recharge after a long day of exploring.
Other random things to note:
-The water pressure in the shower was great.
-The bed was firm enough to support my back without being too hard; I slept like a baby! Very comfortable!
-The keyless entry into the building was very convenient for coming and going.
-There is a washing machine available in the bathroom if you need to do laundry.
-If you're traveling to the US and need a covid test to reenter the country, there is a pharmacy just a minute's walk from the apartment, and we got our results within 2 hours.
I feel like there is so much more I could say, but I'm still jet lagged from our trip home. I'll just say you can't go wrong with Guy's apartment. Great location, very accommodating host, and the apartment itself is super cute and comfortable. I would stay here again and again!!