The booking process was responsive and professional.

The experience with the host was excellent. She was professional, flexible, and responsive with excellent English. We were not able to be on time for our check-in time due to a taxi and train strike at the airport and we didn't know this until we landed. I contacted her immediately to tell her about our problem and she answered the phone right away and was already aware of the situation and would adjust her schedule to meet us when we arrived at the apartment. When we finally arrived she met us within 10 minutes after I contacted her to let us into the apartment. We were quite relieved to get into the apartment after navigating our way through the Metro system and lugging our baggage and two daughters through the streets of Paris after an 11 hour plane flight.

The apartment was clean and appointed just as the photos posted on the web site. We stayed for a total of six nights and had no issues with any of the services, appliances, or the WiFi. Everything that was listed on the web site was available and worked as advertised.

This is not a criticism of the apartment, just information; this apartment is on the 5th level, stairs only. So if you are not able to carry your luggage up five flights of stairs you may want to consider another option; or ask Ludovic if they can provide some assistance upon your arrival. I don't know if that is possible, but it might be worth asking before you book your reservation.

The neighborhood is great. The street is quiet at night, and there are many restaurants, cafes, shops, bakeries, and grocery stores just around the corner. We particularly enjoyed Chez Omar for dinner. It is also close to the Republique Metro station, which will get you access to all parts of Paris. Or if you prefer a nice walk through some quaint streets, it's only about a mile from Notre Dame.

This was our first experience using Air BnB and it worked very well. I will definitely use one of Ludovic's properties again when we return to Paris for and extended stay.