This was my first time using Airbnb and I was a little nervous but now I know I had no reason to be. This studio apartment was exactly as pictured and was also in the heart of Paris! I could walk everywhere - to the Paris Opera, the Tuileries gardens, the Louvre, the Madeline, the metro, and so much more! The shopping all around the apartment is incredible and the neighbourhood felt extremely safe - an important consideration as a female travelling on her own. I stayed in the apartment for 7 nights in April 2015 and would return in a heartbeat. In fact, I have already recommended it to several friends. The apartment is small by North American standards but is actually quite large by Paris standards and is more than adequate for a solo traveller or couple. The balcony is especially lovely as you feel very "Parisian" sitting at the little table drinking wine and overlooking the streets below. There are no interior windows in the apartment (which is common in Paris) but the floor to ceiling french doors leading out to the balcony more than make up for it. The shower pressure was excellent and the bathroom nice and roomy. The kitchen is best for microwave reheating as opposed to cooking and while there is a washing machine in the unit, I didn't need it. There is also a TV but again I didn't use it - who watches tv when they are in the beautiful city of Paris (smile). The unit has a landline phone which comes with a free calling plan to North America which I really appreciated as I was able to call home and let my family know I had arrived safely. It also has free wifi which worked great. Across the street is a supermarket and a wine store - nice to stock the little fridge in the apartment and save on expensive meals out. Nina, the host, was incredible! She sent me loads of information and recommendations - she even included screen shots of the Paris airport so I could find the transportation exit when I landed. She is wonderful to communicate with, answering all my questions before I left and keeping in touch when I arrived. She has family right in Paris who you can also contact while you are there if you run into any challenges. I didn't. This was a lovely studio apartment in the most fabulous location - it was an awesome experience from start to finish. Book it if you can, you won't be disappointed.