Staying in Olympe's place was such a joy for our two weeks in Paris. With the location, the decor, the spaciousness (for Paris), the huge dvd collection, the full kitchen and bathroom, it was all incredibly comfortable and welcoming. The neighbourhood is wonderful and more indicative of true Parisian life, and though slightly outside of the core centre, it is a 3 minute walk to a metro and only about a 30-40 minute walk to many of the main sights. Olympe was a great host and left us with a few things in the fridge (yogurts, beer, etc.) and gave us great recommendations for things to do in the area.
The house is beautifully decorated and gives a very homey feel, but it felt at times like there wasn't space made for us in the home. Namely, there was no place for us to put our clothes, the laundry hamper was filled with their clothing, and many of their things (jewellery, toothbrushes, etc.) were left in the bathroom. It wasn't the biggest issue, but as we stayed for over two weeks, it was a bit difficult to fully settle in. As a side note, the bed was quite uncomfortable for myself and my sister and felt quite worn in. If you tend to like more supportive/firm beds, this may not be ideal. Also note, this is not a first floor walk-up and is at the top of 5 flights of stairs with no elevator, so prepare to hike!
One challenging aspect of the experience was that our hosts asked for us to watch their cat during our stay, and after we turned down the request, they continued to try to convince us to do them the favour without compensation. They insisted that their price was already discounted and made us feel like it was our responsibility to watch their cat, even mentioning that their last cat died when they had relocated it to someone's home while they were on holiday. Luckily they managed to find someone to catsit, but that interaction was unconventional in our airbnb experiences. Because they do have a cat, we found a fair bit of cat hair throughout the apartment on blankets/towels, so if you're allergic keep this in mind.
In the end, this was a beautiful place that we felt happy to come home to. We felt blessed to spend our mornings in, making breakfast and looking out the windows or making dinner at home and watching a movie. The location was fantastic, and the space was beautiful. If you want to feel like you're truly living in Paris, this is a great place to stay!