This is my first Airbnb experience, and it was a good first impression! Came with my boyfriend for a brief stay in Paris, and Annie was warm and accommodating throughout our communications and the moment we stepped through her door at around noon.
She immediately gave us a run-down of excellent sites for an off-the-beaten-path Paris with her collection of maps and extensive local knowledge, and suggested some good places around the location to have lunch.
We were shy to make ourselves at home, but we were invited to do just that. She even provided us with breakfast from her own fridge (even if the listing said none), and offered us a free museum entrance that she had on hand.
Her place is an artist's loft, overflowing with magazines, brochures and works (hers and her friends'). If you came to Paris to look at art, don't forget to admire hers. The room itself is small but cozy, and cool in the mornings and at night. Everything was in working order - hot water, lights, outlets - just be careful with the door as opening it might get tricky from time to time.
She did not mind when we would come in late or leave early, even if this meant that we would not catch her awake, so you are free to just explore Paris as we did,
All in all, Annie was a wonderful host, and we hope to keep in touch.