This apartment epitomized the saying that "location is everything." Trust me, the somewhat premium price is worth every bit of the absolutely premium view.
Upon our morning arrival to Paris, Samuel (the property manager) was waiting to greet us, cheerfully and helpfully. His orientation of the space, of the building, and of the neighborhood, was perfect: thorough yet brief. During (and even after) our stay, Samuel was always reachable and was quickly responsive.
Inside, the cozy but charming apartment was beautifully designed, thoughtfully laid out, and immaculately clean. The kitchen and its contents were more than sufficient to cook breakfast each morning and to prepare small bites throughout the day. The bed was quite comfortable, as was the couch, and we wanted for nothing during our stay*.
*Except for a mosquito net? Not specific to this unit, by any means, but do be prepared for hot nights and for more than a couple of mosquitos to visit. Because there is no air conditioning, the windows offer a lovely breeze that is a welcomed saving grace. However, you will not (I repeat, will not) sleep comfortably or bite-free unless you either 1. are under a net, 2. have recently bathed in DEET, 3. naturally enjoy sleeping above 80-degrees with no air flow. We opted for the net.
Now, the location. The location, the location. Perfection. Situated atop Place Dauphine, at your feet is a bustling (yet quiet) square. Filled with wonderful eateries, friendly people, and a constantly-revolving door of pétanque (similar to Bocce, for those unfamiliar), we could not have dreamed of a better place to be. Within easy walking distance of every major site, it was safe, warm, and wonderful.
All that being said, we could not recommend this Airbnb more highly. It was the first time that my fiancé had ever seen Paris and this apartment was the best possible first experience.
Thank you, Giancamo and Samuel. We will most definitely be back. :)