The host Eric was very accommodating with check in and communication was excellent. This flat is in a very good location in a safe neighborhood. It was easy to navigate the trains and access all parts of the city. There are plenty of restaurants and food shops. If you are there on a Sunday, there is a large open air market in the morning .
This flat is very tiny with very steep steps to the loft bed quarters. If you are not agile, reconsider staying there. We found it safest to descend the stairs backwards, a trick we learned from living on a boat. This flat is best for younger fit people who can climb the steps when the lift or elevator does not work, which happened on the last day of our stay.
As the previous reviewer mentioned, it does shake when the train goes by. We got used to it and didn’t notice after a while. It is very quiet since it faces an inner courtyard, not the street. The flat is equipped with a kitchenette. After some long lunches out in terrific restaurants, we enjoyed being able to have Chinese takeout and heat it up in the microwave.
The bed and pillows were hard but the bed was large, two twins pushed together. I suggested to the owner that he replace the pillows and provide a couple more since the chairs are armless and not really comfortable.
Even though the TV wouldn’t work for us, there was a terrific WiFi connection and we were able to stream Netflix movies on our devices simultaneously for entertainment since it was rainy and cold during our stay.
The apartment was not filthy, just a little dusty and in need of a deep clean for floorboards and floors. The guest is expected to sweep and mop floors as well as run the vacuum upon leaving the flat or a charge of €40 will be levied. I dare say we left it cleaner than it was originally.
This is a very economical place to stay by Paris standards. The money we saved paid for some nice meals out and a beautiful river cruise in the evening.
Would I stay here again? I would perhaps if I were alone or with my grandson. It was a little tiny for my 6’2” husband and me to share. I would bring my own pillow.