This home’s reviews spoke volumes to me (it’s 1 of the main reasons I chose her home) & here I am writing another rave review because there simply isn’t a better home to choose as your pied-à-terre during your visit to Paris.
It isn’t huge (it’s small & cosy but it’s Paris- very normal sized apartment for this city) however it feels large because it has quite literally everything you need from hair dryer to iron to a bar of soap to towels, hangers, cookware! There is even detergent for the washing machine!
The location is unbeatable with some of the top restaurants & boutiques Paris has to offer. 6ème arrondissment is the classy, safe & Paris’ greatest neighbourhood - in my opinion & that of my French friends who insisted we find an Airbnb in this area- the equivalent of Soho in NYC or Berkeley Square/Sloane Street in London.
We booked very last minute & lucked out that Christina welcomed us. Check-in was smooth despite Christina not being present as she was busy working the 14 July festive week (busiest week / national Bastille holiday in Paris). She responds promptly & is full of recommendations should you need any.
This home is artistic, colourful, cosy & very modern for Paris.
We thoroughly enjoyed:
-The electric blinds which you can fully blackout for sleep (or to keep the sunlight heat out - we would sometimes close them half way to feel the cool evening breeze)
-The giant rain shower
-His & Hers sink
-separate toilet so that one can still shower if the other needs the WC
-so much closet space
-outstanding kitchen & living room to relax, unwind, read or just stare at Christina’s wall artwork or small clay handmade sculptures
My favourite thing must have been the peace & quiet, day & night. You can walk/Uber (or use public transport) anywhere you want for fun but you come back to serenity! I was lucky enough to wake up one morning to the gentle sound of a neighbour playing the ukulele in their courtyard , all the while giggling romantically at her teacher! Can it possibly feel more romantic than this in Paris?
There is no AC & we were visiting during a heatwave in Paris. I was somewhat concerned but booked the place anyway because it looked & sounded (from reviews, photos & description) too good to lose to someone else. We couldn’t even remember our concern for AC once we were staying there- the standing mobile fan which you can move around & plug In to whichever room you wish to be enjoy suited us just fine.
Building has an elevator: great if you have luggage or are not a fan of stairs.
The photos are accurate but the apartment will exceed your expectations. The wooden floors, the dimming lights & colourful, impressive art everywhere you look will uplift anyone’s mood.
If I lived in Paris & could rent Christina’s home permanently, I honestly would.
Book this before someone else does but hopefully not during the dates we wish to visit Paris again.
Thank you Christina for your warm hospitality.