We booked 5 nights at Celine’s apartment, however, we had to cancel and move to a hotel after 1 night stay. It was a bad experience.
Let me give a bit of background before continuing. We ourselves are AirBNB super host as well and have consistent 5-star reviews for the past 3 years. We believe it is important for the AirBNB community that we provide accurate and helpful feedback. So here it goes.
Pros:
1. Celine was very responsive in communication.
2. The apartment building has great security features with access control at multiple points. It was comforting, and necessary given the location.
Cons:
1. The apartment was NOT clean. The kitchen countertops were oily. Toilet and bathroom smell. Floor was sticky. The apartment desperately needs a thorough cleaning.
2. The apartment is NOT adequate for hosting guests. It’s clogged with random and old household items in closets and open spaces. The host, who lives next door, uses refrigerator as storage for frozen meats and jam. Towels are rough and shaggy. Bathroom sink and bathtub (also the only shower) drain very slowly.
3. The apartment building is located in one of the WORST neighborhoods in Paris. The streets are dirty and crowded with walking traffic. It gives a very unsettling vibe. We didn’t feel safe, and would not even stay for 1 night if not for the security features in accessing the building. The host mentioned that Uber drivers sometimes do not want to pick up guests in this part of the town.
4. The apartment is over priced given the above. For a family of 4, we easily got a 3-star hotel at the comparable cost when factoring in the AirBNB fees & charges.
In conclusion, the apartment needs immediate attention. We do not recommend it for anyone!