Pre-arrival communication - host was responsive & prompt to all pre-trip inquiries.
He was clear that he himself would not be present upon our arrival - we would be met by the housekeeper & she would deliver all explanations. Unfortunately she relayed that she wasn't all that familiar with the apt. & it's workings as she primarily housekept an apt. on a different floor. We were challenged with getting the dish washer, clothes washer, & wiifi to work. We made a # of calls & texts back & forth with the host to get these things operating correctly. FYI - there is no clothes dryer as we were led to believe & no central air conditioning.
Apt. location is excellent, in the 3rd arondisment, Marais neighborhood, less then a block from the Republic - a major landmark, across st. from a terrific grocery store chain - Monoprix, adjacent to a metro station, & lots of taxi drive-bys, within walking distance to lots of restaurants, cafes, Pompidour Center, safe cool neighborhood.
Apt. itself is roomy & comfortable. Be aware this is a family home filled with their belongings & you kind of move things aside to find space. No drawers were emptied or towels put out for our use. We emptied a couple of drawers to use & searched closets for towels as we were there for a full week. We had 2 teenage boys who were very happy with the hi def wide screens for all their Nintendo type games.
Full kitchen with all appliances, dishware, spices, etc. We did lots of food prep - island in center of kitchen very convenient.
Very active happening street so when windows are open you definitely hear the action outside.
All in all we had a great stay , and though quite costly. we enjoyed our accommodations.