I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Victor’s apartment in Paris. As the name suggests, there is ample natural light and the space was very inspiring for while I was in Paris trying to get some writing done. I especially loved the balcony, which overlooks the street from the top floor of the building.
When this spot is not being rented out as an Airbnb, it is very clearly being lived in. The closet had coats hanging in it, there were well-thumbed books on the shelves, and the bathroom racks are stocked with toiletries. Because of this I was sort of confused at certain points about what I could and could not use.
For a part time Airbnb, this stay is admittedly underequipped. I had to buy my own hand soap, paper towels, laundry detergent, and toilet paper for my stay. The turnover was also incomplete when I arrived, which was disheartening as I even showed up later in the evening when I was told the Airbnb would be ready early. There was a used towel hanging in the bathroom, dishes in the sink, an open bottle of wine in the fridge, and a quarter-full uncapped quart of water. This did not make my stay uncomfortable, but it is worth noting for guests who may not be used to less-thorough hosts.
All in all I had a great time. Victor’s stay is an authentic Parisian experience in a cool neighborhood comfortably distanced from major tourist attractions and conveniently located right next to a bus stop (the nearest metro station is about a 15 minute walk). The neighborhood is safe, Victor is very communicative, and the apartment is spacious and beautiful. Definitely would recommend!