Eleanor’s Airbnb is very large, bright and pretty. While the stay was overall very positive, there are some drawbacks to be aware of before booking.

Pros:
-The apartment is VERY large and pretty. There is lots of living room space a large kitchen (especially by European standards), and well sized, comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms.
-Beds are very comfortable.
-Clean apartment and clean building.
-Eleanor’s responses were very prompt.
-Eleanor was flexible with check in/check out timing requests.

Cons:
-The apartment is located on the fifth floor (six flights of stairs.) We specifically booked a building with an elevator, but the lift did not work the entire time we were there, over ten nights. We made Eleanor aware and she said the building normally fixes in 2-3 days but no one came over the Christmas holiday. Upon our request, Eleanor arranged for help with the luggage down upon check out. It was a struggle (especially as one guest was pregnant and one guest was older) to walk up and down six flights of stairs every time you came or went.
-The hot water heater made loud, strange noises. The housekeeper showed us to how to adjust the temperature should the hot water go off, but did not address the noises. We had to turn off every night in order to sleep.
-There was very little direction. Detailed instructions from the housekeeper who checked us in or a guidebook from Eleanor would have been helpful. For example, wifi details, building codes, how to access a second key for multiple guests staying, where things were located (coffee maker, basic kitchen tools, paper product, access to hangers, what of hers could be moved to clear space in closets.)

Items of note:
-The apartment is not in Montmartre, but is in Goutte D’Or. This neighbors Montmartre, but is far busier.
-The building is secure but on a very busy, loud street.
-The upstairs neighbors had two very loud parties during our stay. This is not reflective of Eleanor’s apartment and the neighbors may change, but something to be aware of if travelling with family.
-During the stay Eleanor asked if she could have furniture delivered. Before receiving a response, she arranged for the delivery and entered the apartment. While I would not have minded coordinating a furniture delivery time, I have concerns about who entered the apartment and had access to our things without permission or the opportunity to store valuables out of the way.