I spent a wonderful two months in this apartment, and I could not be happier with my experience! Romain and Elvire were the perfect hosts, so warm and welcoming, and the apartment had many lovely personal touches (including vintage elements and books about Paris' architecture, which i LOVE), which really made it feel like home for me. They even provided extra bed sheets for the sofa bed, so I could have guests come and stay (my mother says "Thanks!" for that, she also loved the apartment when she visited!).
Paris is a fast-paced and at times overwhelming city, and it was so lovely to be able to retreat to such a calm and surprisingly quiet place. Yes! Quiet! In the middle of busy Paris! I was able to sleep with the window open every night, which I had definitely NOT expected. The courtyard was really charming and clean, and it felt safe, which is important for a ground floor apartment. The location was perfect for me, as I could easily walk to so many places, and because the courtyard entrance comes right off a fairly busy street, it felt safe walking home even after dark. There are several metro stations in the area, and so getting around was never a problem.
Overall I'm so happy I found this gem of an apartment on Airbnb, my Paris adventure would not have been the same without it! Thank you again Romain and Elvire!