I loved this place, it was comfortable, bright, clean and very well located. It is exactly as shown in the picture. I just was not sure exactly what is behind that blue curtain which I figured later is the entrance to the apartment.
I never saw Valerie, since her son was there waiting for me when I arrived, but she was very responsive and we communicated easily and efficiently through airbnb messages.
I had a hard time taking my luggage up and down the spiral wooden stairs and there was no elevator, but I am sure this is the case for most of the old buildings in Paris. Although a few local friends told me it is a little expensive for the neighborhood but If I have another trip to Paris I will defiantly take this flat again, specially if you are more than one person this is going to be ideal for you.
I am a sensitive person to noise and light when I want to sleep. The dark and thick curtain in the bedroom makes it perfectly dark no matter when you feel like sleeping! and it is reasonably quite. The first day when I was dead tired one of the neighbors on upper floor decided to do some hammering for half a day but that was my own luck I believe!
Short story, I was happy with her communication, the apartment, the bed and sofa, the location and everything else!!!
Go there and be sure you have nothing to be worried about.