Martine and her husband were friendly, welcoming, and discreet. When I arrived I learned Martine was out of town for the first part of my stay, but her husband gave me a helpful tour of the apartment right away. I felt comfortable asking questions throughout my stay. I very much enjoyed chatting with Martine and her husband! Wonderful people.
It took me 30-45 minutes by metro to get most places I visited within Paris, but the metro station is a simple 5-7 minute walk from the apartment. If you’re on a budget and planning to be out and about all day, I think it’s a good place to stay. Though the kitchen was available to me, I did not cook, so I can’t speak to that aspect, but I did appreciate being able to make coffee in the morning and having a shelf in the fridge available to me. The toilet is in its own room close to the bedroom; right across from the bedroom is a shower and sink that is just for the guest. I appreciated having a pocket-sized metro map at my disposal. I also appreciated the small grocery store right across the street with local produce, bread, cheese, yogurt, milk, and other basics.
The check-in process upon my arrival was smooth; I had no issues getting in. However, I did not receive a response for several days when I reached out to confirm my arrival time and request check-in details; after several follow-up messages, I received a reply soon before my arrival. I almost canceled and thought I’d have to find somewhere else to stay last-minute; Airbnb Support was unresponsive and unhelpful. After this stress I was pleasantly surprised by the rest of my stay. Based on all the other great reviews, it seems this was an abnormal experience—and may not be an issue for more flexible travelers than me.
Finally, as a solo woman traveler, I felt perfectly comfortable. The bedroom door has a lock and the key is provided along with the front door key, so it’s easy to utilize if you wish.
Thank you for having me, Martine!