This apartment is in the perfect location in the Saint-Germaine-des-Prés neighborhood of Paris — steps from the metro and “RER” (direct train line from CDG airport — or anyway when the train workers are not on strike...), steps from the Seine and Notre Dame Cathedral, not to mention all the fun of the Latin Quarter, and easy access via public transportation to just about everything Paris has to offer. But it is also in a real and extremely vibrant neighborhood. This is where I would live if given half the chance.
Quentin speaks English and was very friendly and responsive and helped enhance our stay with cool restaurant recommendations that were close by and yet not overrun with tourists. Check-in and check-out were a breeze. Note that the apartment is on the 5th floor (if you’re counting floors American style) and there is no elevator, which is great if you’re trying to work off all those croissants, which we were, and also that Quentin clearly lives here and clears out to accommodate guests. We had been using AirBnbs in several European cities over the past couple of weeks and this was our first experience with that. It was not a problem, but definitely a different feel than staying in apartments that were more like hotel rooms in terms of the owners’ personal items being present.
It is a very small place perfect for two guests. I wouldn’t try for more than that. We (mother/daughter) were quite content. I would stay here again and found it was a great value for its central and very desirable location.