This was the first time that I have used Airbnb and since I had lived in Paris in the past, I had some ideas on what we could expect. Typical apartments are small and fairly dull. This apartment online had alot of charm. Prior to our arrival, Helene, who was always quick to respond to emails, provided codes and a representative to meet us at the apartment. The apartment was tastefully decorated with furniture and amenities to make our stay inviting and wonderful. Everything in the apartment was well maintained and recently updated (bathrooms, kitchen, floors. There are plenty of services next to the apartment as well, from a Franprix, to bakeries and a couple of Metro lines minutes from the apartment. The weather was fairly warm when we arrived and the apartment having AC was a bonus to welcome our return after a day of adventure in Paris. Would highly recommend staying with Helene and her beautiful apartment in the 3rd.