My roommates and I planned a last minute weekend trip to Paris, and had less than a week to find lodging, transportation, etc. On the recommendation of a friend we tried airbnb, and I'm glad we did! I emailed a few perspective apartment owners, but Natsumi was the quickest to respond and offered us the best rate. She was very good at communicating with us, giving us directions, letting us drop off our bags early, etc. The apartment was perfect for our needs-very close to Notre Dame, and the metro is only two or three blocks away. Plus the area (Marais), is very cute. We loved the shops nearby, and there is a very good tapas restaurant down the street (and a very good chocolate shop...yum!) The flat was well furnished, and there was plenty of room for the five of us, even if it wasn't huge. It wasn't what one would expect from an American apartment, but for European standards the flat was decent sized and clean. Highly recommended, thanks Natumi :)