We enjoyed our stay very much. HOA is an amazing host - thoughtful, generous and very welcoming.
This place is huge! You could probably fit 5-6 Paris hotel rooms inside it. High ceilings, huge windows, wood floors. HOA welcomed us with wine and roses. She had stocked the home with everything we needed … coffee, teas, napkins, paper towels, detergent, toiletries, basics for cooking (not that we cooked), extra towels and the sweetest ever welcome cards. The home was spotlessly clean and we enjoyed having coffee and breakfast in the large eat-in kitchen.
The location is incredible. It’s on the third floor (there’s a little elevator that brings you up), right above the famous fountain of Place Saint Michel. Sycamore trees wave their branches outside the window - their green leaves filter the sunlight just right but there are also shutters for when it gets too warm. There are huge, gilded mirrors, a crystal chandelier and nice detailing on the very high ceilings.
We could walk everywhere… including to some of the best boulangeries in town (Kayser, Liberté) and the best fromagerie (at Maubert Mutualité).
The place is nicely furnished and we appreciated the portable ACs during these hot summer days.
The place does need renovation however so if you expect everything to be in pristine condition, you will be disappointed. We would not recommend renting this home if you have small children. If everything was perfectly updated, it would probably rent for twice what the current rates are . We were happy to be there despite the home’s quirks.