Elise’s apartment was spotless, cozy, and in the perfect location for a tourist looking to live like a local in Paris! The sofa bed was standard, but comfortable. The washer and dryer were greatly appreciated for my 10 day stay. Paris is hot and quite dusty in the summer — so it was nice to be able to wash my clothes and towels. I brought my own laundry supplies to save a few bucks, but laundry soap was conveniently available there if I hadn’t. The refrigerator has a tiny freezer in it — some new ice trays would be nice to have, or perhaps bring one along if you’re an American and used to having ice in everything 🙂 Kitchen amenities were lovely and had everything I needed to make a meal here and there. There is a good quality hair dryer there too. There are 2 USB charging stations connected to the TV. TV entertainment is exclusively in French — so I just used my tablet to watch Netflix and Amazon content, which both worked abroad with US licenses. You won’t have much time or energy for that anyway, but was nice to have great WiFi and some familiar programming when you’re winding down at night.
There’s a grocery store directly next door, with plenty of surrounding bakeries, cafes and produce stands. I enjoyed the Coiffure across the street too! They do very inexpensive blow-outs compared to Chicago salons. The neighborhood is just the best! So accessible and lively, with good local activity.
If staying for a longer period, make sure to ask directions to the trash bin. Also helpful to jot the unit number down right away - couldn’t find it listed on AirBnB and plum forgot my first time entering on my own — jet lag is real! Lol A neighbor helped me. Also, pay attention to how the doors to the building operate —can be tricky at first.
I just loved it here. I had such a dreamy time in Paris. I’ll definitely be rebooking when I return!