Thank you Juan for making sure throughout our trip that we were comfortable and had everything we needed. It really alleviated my worry of staying with Airbnb for the first time, and in a different country no less. Both the host and the home exceeded our expectations.
Juan's home is truly beautiful. He and his wife clearly put a lot of thought and care and love into planning and designing the space. The other reviewers and Juan himself mentioned that the home is very cozy. This is true, and I wouldn't recommend anyone bring a huge amount of luggage for example, but you won't feel a lack of anything and there is plenty of space for you to rest and relax. Everything fits perfectly into its own little niche and every single bit of space is maximized. I was constantly and pleasantly surprised by how perfectly situated the necessities were. For example, after taking a shower, I was puzzled about where to hang my towel. I only noticed the hooks on the side of the bathroom sink and the hooks on the back of the front door at first. Both of these didn't seem quite appropriate for a bath towel, one being more appropriate for a washcloth and the other for jackets and coats. Then I noticed the set of hooks hanging from the bathroom door itself. Perfect!
Other random thoughts: I love the washing machine. I know that it's probably mainly designed for space efficiency, but how great is it to be able to wash and dry your clothes without having to transfer them between machines? The potted plants are adorable. I love their taste in literature. The glass shelves in the shower are so convenient, I'm now thinking of getting something similar installed (goodbye ugly shower caddy).
The street that the home is located on is wonderful. I loved being able to step out in the morning and having immediate access to cafes, restaurants, pastry shops, and grocery stores galore. We were able to immediately find a shop that sold postcards and stamps on our last day when we wanted to send some mail to friends before heading to the airport. And we felt so safe walking back late in the evening because the street was still bustling with happy diners and bar patrons. But as soon as your cross the threshold into the lovely little courtyard, all of the city noises practically disappear.
Coming back to Juan's place at the end of a long day of travel really felt like coming back to our own home. This is the sort of experience that no hotel can ever offer. If you're planning a stay in Paris (and even more so a romantic vacation in Paris), I cannot recommend Juan's home highly enough.