We are a family of five, with three teens, and Cat’s place was perfect for us! The open concept loft was great for family meals and chilling after a long day of sightseeing. By Paris standards, the space is huge! The kids hauled their devices (Switch, x-box) all the way to Paris and they were able to easily connect, same for airplay. WiFi was pretty good, used lots, and only had to be reset once.
The beds were surprisingly comfortable and the shower was amazing - lots of pressure and hot water. Also, the two WCs were appreciated.
Overall, Cat’s place was super clean and had all the amenities we needed. There are quite a few decor items, so keep this in mind if you’re travelling with little ones, and we would have benefited from some storage options for our stuff. Not a big deal as there was enough space for to live out of our suitcases for the week.
Access to the apartment is up eight flights of stairs. The elevator was not available for guest use (at least during our visit) and hauling up luggage and groceries wasn’t ideal. That said, fitness improved over our stay and it just became part of our routine.
Cat was an amazing host and responded quickly to our questions. She accommodated our request for early check in and welcomed us with coffee and croissants. She really wanted us to have a comfortable stay.
Just a note on the location, this area of the 10th is a real working neighbourhood. If you have a sense of adventure, there is lots to explore nearby in all directions, but this is not an swish shopping zone with lots of trendy stores.
The loft is close to the 11 metro line, with connections to Châtelet (one of the hubs with CdG RER connections) and Hotel de Ville (muséum artery). We trained to Cat’s from the airport in less than an hour, about the same time as a cab (depending on the time of day).
The area was secure and we felt very safe, daytime and evenings. Overall, it was a great stay and we had a wonderful time. Merci, Cat!