This apartment was rented for my parents who came to spend some time with my husband and me in Paris.
We were looking for a place in a nice area near our home, and in particular somewhere comfortable where we could gather to spend time together, cook at home, etc.
Ile Saint Louis is conveniently located and this listing seemed to fit the bill perfectly.
Additionally, Ile Saint Louis is a gorgeous neighborhood to visit, convenient, picturesque and safe.
Overall my parents enjoyed their stay.
The apartment was spacious with good mattresses and pillows, and adequate bed and bath linens.
They appreciated the adjustable heating and lots of hot water. The bathroom was very nice.
It should be noted however, that the apartment is not as sleek and clean as it looks in the Airbnb photos. The furniture is very worn down and the wall to wall carpeting is very used looking.
The host and his mother were forthcoming with suggestions of places to eat and to shop for good cheeses, meats, bread, etc. This was much appreciated.
My parents' additional comments are as follows:
The elevator - a necessary criteria for our booking - was broken upon arrival and this was a real inconvenience. The host was extremely apologetic. It was fixed within 2 days. The host offered a bottle of wine to make amends.
The host had offered for the cleaning lady to come every 2-3 days. She came only once in the 10 day rental period despite our having asked that she come more often. This was disappointing.
We love to cook and found the kitchen appliances and utensils to be functional, yet very basic. They are not new and many items should be replaced.
The wifi is great in the living room and dining room but does not work well in the bedrooms.
Regarding the "star rating" for the overall experience: we would give 3 stars for apartment quality, amenities and condition but give 4 for the location, convenience, safety and special times spent on this visit.