Stephane’s check-in instructions were clear and included photos with annotations. I was surprised by the photos of the hallways and two flights of stairs to the apartment included in the check in instructions. We are in our 60’s and carrying large bags up the steep, narrow stairways after an overnight flight was challenging. We also found the interior of the building was not well maintained.
Stephane’s flat is located in the heart of the Bastille. The neighborhood has great little shops and the metro is right in front of the building. We enjoyed the convenience of shops, a pharmacy, cafes, etc. just steps away from the apartment.
Stephane’s flat provided ample space for 4 adults. The layout is as pictured on the website. The living/dining room is very large with an open floor plan; however, the couch was covered with blankets which concealed several soiled areas. The dining room table and chairs are marvelous - large and comfortable - perfect for us to spend time together.
The kitchen is well equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine but no dryer. Stephan provided a drying rack and the towel heaters in the bathrooms are a great drying option. The two bedrooms were a good size yet we found the beds to be low and the mattresses just tolerable. Beds were covered with a fitted sheet and duvet cover (no flat sheet). The bathrooms are nicely renovated (one has a very narrow shower and the other a generous walk-in shower). Stephane provided plenty of bath towels.
Stephane was very responsive to our requests and questions. We appreciate that he graciously allowed us to store our luggage in the hallway of the apartment after check out so we could visit the Musee D’Orsay before leaving Paris. Merci Stephan!