If you want a unique place, Chantal's is definitely unique. I can see why others felt that it wasn't as private as even with the half curtains, people looked into the windows in the morning when they walked by. I guess they were looking for the office next door? Regardless, it's a very lofty place with an old charm. The stairs are slanted and old, the ceilings upstairs are low and we kept hitting our heads but they installed foam on the pipes so that was really great. It's a very unique place to stay. The space is very large and clean. I like that the shower is separate from the toilet although the upstairs toilet (in the master bedroom behind a curtain) didn't work. We should have reported it but I don't like complaining. But now I'm being blamed for breaking it so I hope they can resolve their toilet issue without the request for 500 euros for sanitary napkins that weren't mine. I'm a little bit annoyed by that because none of used napkins and tampons and felt really uneasy about having to disclose this personal info. As other reviews have pointed out, probably would just stay away from that toilet altogether as it's not private if it's a couple in that room. The decor is great and the location is wonderful. It's a safe, very quiet street with very little cars and only people walking to work in the morning. At night, it is very still so you sleep well. I think there are some improvements to be made but all in all it was a good stay because we're all very easy-going people. And when in Le Marais, you're not going to want to stay in at all. It's blocks away from some of the best restaurants and plenty to explore (JaJa & Glou are highly recommended). The check-in was good. Valentin, the agent, was very nice and informative. The original agent went on vacation so it's best to solidify an exact time and door code due to international phone issues, flight delays etc. Thankfully he met us right when we got there by chance or we would have not been able to get in. We had a no power issue shortly after we arrived and he kept in contact to help me find the main breaker system. The master bed is very comfortable and the room is very big. I would recommend it to people who need a lot of space. The kitchen is also very nice. For next time, I would rather not work with an agency. Having come from a completely smooth and seamless airbnb rental in Lisbon right before this, this was a bit of a downgrade in terms of how everything went. But I can see how many others would enjoy this place if things went perfectly. I wish Chantal the best of luck with her next renters. This is incredibly charming and unconventional if you're looking for something different than...