Richard was the perfect host. we have stayed in Airbnb rentals for many years, and Richard's apartment in Paris was one of the very best. some things to keep in mind the apartment is in the 17th around this month, and while it is a lovely neighborhood, it will take you quite a while to walk to any attractions. we love walking, and the paths that we took to the center of town were all lovely and worth the effort. the apartment is a great size, and we opted for size and comfort over proximity to the center of town. nothing was really that far away, so don't get the wrong idea. the Arc de triomphe was about a 20-minute walk, and the Eiffel Tower was only about 45 minutes. Richard was always very quick to respond and his answers were always very helpful. the one tricky part to the apartment was using the range and the oven. it took a little getting used to, but once we learned how to use the equipment there was no problem at all. we would definitely stay at Richard's next time we visit Paris.