We had such a great stay at Jean-Paul's loft. JP was out of town but was very accessible and arranged for a friend to do check-in. She was very gracious about us not being able to arrive until 10:30pm. We were 8 people staying a full week. The place was very comfortable. The bedrooms were large enough for everyone to have their own space. The loft beds were a little too high for our kids to sleep in, but we easily moved those mattresses to the floor.

We loved the open and light feel of the place, including two great patios. One of our kids was a little sick one day and so I stayed behind with her while she rested. I spent the whole day working on the beautiful upper patio (with the fast and reliable wifi) and listening to music on the great sound system. We also really liked the art and the feeling of creativity this family exudes.

JP was one of the most organized hosts I've stayed with. There were notes all over the apartment with instructions on how to use the appliances or anything else that might be confusing. The washer and dryer worked very well. The kitchen was very comfortable and practical, having everything we needed. It didn't have a microwave but we did fine without.

Another reviewer criticized the bathrooms. We loved them! We didn't find the largest shower to be practical and were too worried about spilling water everywhere and so didn't use that one. But there was a "regular" American style shower in the upstairs bedroom and a beautiful shower in the downstairs bedroom, which also has its own really good sound system. There are two really large bathtubs which our kids enjoyed. One has jacuzzi jets and the other is big enough that our three kids took a bath together and could all lay down side by side.

We loved the neighborhood. Le parc des buttes chaumont is AMAZING. We spent a lot of time exploring the park. I miss it. The metro is very close and so anywhere in the city is easily accessible. There are plenty of restaurant and grocery options nearby.

I would happily stay here again and wish I was going back soon.