If you are seeking lodging in Paris, I suggest you look elsewhere. Every aspect of my interaction with the host and with the lodging itself was fraught and annoying. For context, I normally write to each host with information about myself, any communication considerations, and my ETA. This stay was no different. It was apparent to me right away that this apartment was being managed by a corporation, and not an individual. This would normally be fine, but I found that absolutely no one was willing to help when things were not as promised. Even prior to arriving, I received a barrage of automated messages asking me to fill out surveys and requesting information. Annoying, especially when I am traveling. Additionally, we were given information concerning arrival times, which necessitated more back and forth to clarify.
When I checked into the apartment, I wanted to uncork a bottle of wine and enjoy an aperitif prior to dinner. I could not locate the wine corkscrew, unfortunately, they did not have one on-site. This is a cardinal sin! I asked if they could bring one by, and they told me to buy my own or ask a neighbor. I did end up asking a neighbor, which was awkward because I had to physically enter his apartment due to the fact he owned an electric version.
Things were junky in the apartment. The shower did not drain properly and leaked a massive amount. The water temperature regulation was so horrible that it burned my husband's hand; it was impossible to control. There was something wrong with the kitchen sink. We could not use the TV because there were no batteries in the remote. The couch was horribly uncomfortable to sit on. The washing machine was installed improperly and shook the entire cabinet unit and made an awful sound (far and beyond what you would expect from a loud washer).
When we contacted the management group about the shower, they asked us to take pictures for them so that they could document the issues. I was personally very offended that I spent money, time, and energy on a subpar and overpriced rental only to have them try and get me to do their work for them. You would think they would offer to send someone to help, but no, they just wanted to save a trip out to the rental by having me do the work for them. They could not care less. I would have spent double the money to have been able to enjoy a few nights in Paris without the hassle. On one of our previous trips we booked a hotel on the other side of Invalides for approximately the same price, and we were treated as guests. At a certain point, I was so frustrated with them offering no help aside from telling us to pay out of pocket to replace items that should have been included and asking us to do their jobs for them, I told the representative that it was simply unacceptable. They very plainly did not care.
There are better places in Paris, and there are far better host experiences out there. The photos are strategically taken, so all you really get from this place is a decent location and cheap, tacky furniture. If you stay here, be prepared to not enjoy it because half of their crap does not work. The one silver lining was that karma smiled on us and sent a Census agent to the apartment during our stay. Glad we were able to clarify that our apartment was a vacation rental with no permanent residents. I hope their taxes go up.