A good option if you want to stay in Montmartre. The flat itself is on the ground floor of a building near the Pigalle metro station. It’s definitely a no-frills budget option and felt like the living room furniture and shower were in need of a thorough clean (you can tell the flat has seen a lot of guests). We found it best suited if you’re planning to spend most of your time out and about, rather than enjoying a glass of wine inside (head to the steps at Sacré Coeur to do that instead — it’s a short walk away and you get a gorgeous view of the city!).
We found the flat to be a bit damp during our stay, which we could feel in the bed linens at night (it didn’t make for the most comfortable sleep). It was an unusually hot and humid few days in Paris when we were there, which might have contributed to the dampness. Opening the window seemed to help a bit, but because the flat is on the ground floor we found it to be a bit noisy at night and in the morning when the window was ajar.
Note that the bed is on a loft — the mattress takes up the entire space from wall to rail to stairs — with just enough ceiling height to sit up.
Emanuel was good at communicating during check-in, but was less receptive when we asked about the dampness and a light at the top of the bed that wasn’t working. Neither issue was resolved during our stay.
We were thankful for the included washing machine, which helped us refresh some of our clothes midway through a two week trip. The towel warmer in the bathroom can be used to dry a few items at a time, though may be impractical for larger loads. We did wish there had been some instructions or a welcome package left for us, as most other hosts we’ve stayed with have done, but were ultimately able to figure the appliances out for ourselves.