We came to Paris from Barcelona where we live and are also 5-star Superhosts, so to be honest, our expectations were very high. And in general Sylvain did not disappoint! Some pros and suggestions:
pros:
*S is very to quick to reply and answer questions
*he is very flexible, for example finding a check-in time that suited us (not easy as he no longer lives in Paris center), and allowing our mother to stay for 2 of the 3 nights, and with a 5Euro charge, super-reasonable
*neighborhood is great, near the Canal yet not touristy, and close to the hipster rest's of the 10th and 11th
*apt is comfortable, looks like the photos, is reasonably clean, and he offers amenities like towels, sheets, shampoo and so on
suggestions:
*the kitchen was a big draw for us, so it would be great to ensure there were a couple good knives for cutting fruit/bread etc, as well as the very basics for cooking (olive oil salt etc), as well as tea.
*the bathroom is large and towels are nice and fluffy. But there is no hook to use for the shower, and it is quite difficult to use without rinsing the entire bathroom.
*Airbnb recommends their Hosts to have a "welcome guide" for guests when they arrive which contains safety info (where the fuses are, emergency contact #s etc) as well as 2 or 3 recommendations for great places to eat that he likes and are local.
Having said that, this apartment is GREAT value.
I hope he doesn't mind the recs and that he allows us to stay again there someday, because of course we will return to Paris!