We stayed three nights in Elsa et Bastiens appartement and they allowed us to leave late on the last day (our flight home was scheduled in the evening). We did not meet them personally, but the housekeeper expected us and gave us the keys. He is a kind person and we could stay in touch with him over Whatsapp (and with Elsa, too).
It was a really hot weekend in Paris and being right under the roof, this flat becomes very warm. But if you open all the windows and doors there is a nice breeze. Having breakfast like this was a pleasure: we enjoyed a typical Paris soundscape: birds, people, street scooters and even someone playing violin somewhere. Very nice!
In the night, having all the windows open, it can become a bit loud from the street and the little park there.
The bed and mattresses were clean. Tableware and cutlery in the kitchen were not. The bathroom was not so clean either (i.e. hairs in some towels). One should know that the bathroom (shower and sink) is open and thus does not offer any privacy. Of course, thats not a problem for couples, but in a group of friends it might become a little bit awkward.
The view from the balcony is nice and very typical Paris, too. In the distance you can see Tour Montparnasse. The paintings on the walls of the whole appartement are beautiful and amusing. It’s a pity that there is no space for a couch to rest a little bit more comfortable than on the wooden chairs in the kitchen.
The Wifi was stable and fast, until, on the second day, it wouldn’t connect anymore to any device. In this single case the housekeeper did not respond, so we had to cope with it.
Thanks Elsa et Bastien for keeping in touch with us so nicely before and during our stay!