Ode's place was larger than many of the other bnbs we saw. It was decorated very modern and it was very clean when we arrived. The location is good, but not quite in the heart of Marais. The republique metro is very close and convenient. Make sure you know how to use the courtyard entrance, as it is much more convenient than the Rue Meslay entrance. Bed was comfortable and the loft was no issue for us. All in all we had a pleasant stay, with one hiccup. About an hour before our arrival we realized we never got a door code or any check-in instructions except that we would meet her there. I messaged her then, just to confirm there was nothing else we needed to know, but I got no response. When we got there, we found the building had a locked door to the street, like most other places in Paris. We still couldnt get ahold of Ode and had no other contact info. We were stranded on a dark street with all of our bags for about an hour while we tried working with airbnb to find a new place. As it turns out Ode was on a plane during our check in so she had no access to a phone. Her associate Joanna was waiting for us inside the room, expecting us to have the code to the building which we did not. Long story short don't let this sway you, just make sure you have clear instructions early enough in advance of your arrival.