This was our first airbnb experience and I think it was also a new experience for Isabelle and Etienne at the time we booked. We looked at the pictures, read the description, looked at the location on the map and decided after viewing about 40 other properties that this would be our favorite. There were no reviews yet so it was a leap of faith but WOW, it really paid off. For us, a sixty something couple on our tenth visit to Paris, it was the first time we have wanted to be there for an extended time and live in an apt. This was the perfect spot ! It is in the middle of a lively area surrounded by bars, bistros, the Buci market, incredible modern art galleries and one block from the Pont Neuf, the Odeon metro stop and Ave. St Germain, it couldn't be better located ! The apt. has a fully equipped kitchen,a dishwasher, dining table, flat screen TV, very comfortable bed, beautiful full length windows that look out onto a small street and provide a lot of wonderful light and because they are beyond double glazed, virtually NO street noise to keep you awake. Very important to my husband was a modern bathroom with a beautiful glass enclosed shower and an extra bonus of a washing machine. There is the all important WiFi access and for us it was great to be only one floor up. One of the greatest things about the place is the delightful couple that own the apt. and live upstairs.Wonderful hosts and friendly people make the experience so much better. They are very gracious and so accommodating about letting us use their very fine maps of the city, pointing out where everything was in the immediate neighborhood and providing suggestions about things to do and see.
The apt. was immaculate when we came in and had the added bonus of some pantry items left for us to use which made coffee first thing in the morning a joy without wandering out. To add to the magic of the experience, Etienne left fresh, warm croissants at our door for the first breakfast. What a welcome ! The apt. is decorated in a contemporary serene way that allows plenty of room to move about with no fear of knocking over something delicate or priceless. We intend to make this our 1st choice apt when we next find ourselves in Paris and to tell everyone we know going there to look up Isabelle and Etienne. Linda and Bob Pompei